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Ako Ben – the 'war horn'.

Symbol represents a state of readiness, vigilance, and wariness.

It refers, in essence, to an instantaneous response to a call-to-arms. The symbol is based on a traditional war chief's horn which was embellished with the jaw bones of defeated enemies It is said that such a horn sings the praises of the chief through the jaws of his enemies.
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