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The circle. The presence and power of God; the spirit of the father given at conception to the baby.
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The square. The male aspect to God and man (compares to the oval shape of the female). Often carved on chewing sticks given to the bride by her husband-to-be.
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The triangle. Strictly a female symbol, if inverted. Otherwise it means charm and friendship. If carved on a chewing stick, it means endless and faithful love from a young man to his bride.
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The crescent moon. A female symbol meaning the entire female self and its qualities. Also, female bounty, tenderness, grace and serenity. With a star over a crescent, it means female faithfulness in love.
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The broken circle. A symbol of fertility in females.
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The oval. The symbol of female-ness; the ideal female shape. The ideal female body is made up of a series of ovals, according to the Ashanti. The oval also means the female power of cleansing.
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The straight cross. The enduring power and spirit of nature. A symbol of life and death. Also it stands for parental discipline and the power of chiefs.
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The chevron. Means the new life in growing things, including humans (usually gold in color).
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The spiral. Symbolizes the female nature of indecision, peace and mercy. Also growth.
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The zig-zag. Stands for common sense.
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The wavy line. A symbol for the stream of life.
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