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Decoding Our Memorial's Symbols

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The Memorial and its symbols: African Burial Ground National Monument
Rangers explain the symbolism behind the memorial in a series of
podcasts.

These symbols are also linked to QR (quick response) codes created by


our rangers. Download our QR code handout (PDF-373KB) (/afbg/learn
/photosmultimedia/upload/QR-Code-Handout.pdf), print it out, bring it with
you, and use your smartphone to learn more about the hidden meaning of
the symbols used at our site and by African people. If you would like to
learn more about any of the symbols, click on the picture of the symbol you would like to learn more about in
order to hear a podcast about that symbol.

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Nsibidi Symbol

Akoma Symbol

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Denkyem Symbol

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Dwennimen Symbol

Funtunfunefu Symbol

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Akoma Ntoso Symbol

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Matie Masie Symbol

Baron Samedi Symbol

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Yowa Symbol

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ManMan Brigitte Symbol

Tanit Symbol

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Latin Cross Symbol

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Medicine Wheel Symbol

Ankh Symbol

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Hye Won Hye Symbol

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Asase Ye Duru Symbol

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Nsoromma Symbol

Nkisi Sarabanda Symbol

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Gye Nyame Symbol

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Legba Symbol

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Sankofa Symbol

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Nyame Biribi Wo Soro Symbol

Nsibidi Journey Symbol

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Last updated: February 26, 2015

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Mailing Address:
African Burial Ground NM
C/O Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall St
New York, NY 10005
Phone:
(212) 637-2019

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