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Nyame Akruma – 'God's Axe'.

Symbol represents stealth and righteous might.

The symbol is based on neolithic axe heads, found in the region, and considered by the Akan to be the physical remains of thunderbolts hurled by angry Gods. The Akan would often wear one or more shells as a talisman against lightning strikes (and later as protection against firearms).
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