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Adinkra: Nkyin Kyin - Stencil free for personal, non-commercial use only.
Nkyin Kyin – the 'twisting'.

Symbol represents versatility and initiative.

The motif suggests an ability to adapt to different conditions and circumstances, and a warning that in life you need to play many different roles.
Stencil free for personal, non-commercial use only.


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