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Creation Date
1-1-2025
Description
Ghana | Grand Forks, ND
Fred Antwi
Naturalized in 2025
Photographic portrait documenting Fred Antwi's participation in the Constitution Day project
Ghana National Jersey - The Ghana national football team jersey, commonly referred to as the Black Stars jersey, reflects the country's national pride, cultural identity, and Pan-African symbolism. The design can vary slightly depending on the year and tournament, but there are consistent features that define the traditional home and away kits. Its primary color, white, represents peace and unity. The accent colors, red, yellow (gold), and green often seen on sleeve trims, collar, or side panels, representing the national flag colors. The black star is typically located on the chest or embedded subtly into the design – a powerful national symbol and a nod to the team’s nickname, The Black Stars. The crest features the Ghana Football Association emblem, usually on the left chest.
Beads - Ghanaian cultural wrist beads are traditional ornaments made of glass, stone, wood, or other materials, worn around the wrist and rich in cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic significance. They are widely used by both men and women across various ethnic groups in Ghana, especially among the Akan, Ewe, Ga, and Krobo peoples. Beads are often used to represent ethnic identity, family lineage, or personal history. They are used in naming ceremonies, puberty rites (like Dipo among the Krobo), weddings, and festivals. Certain designs or combinations may indicate age, marital status, or social rank. Beads are also worn simply as ornamental jewelry to enhance appearance, often matching traditional outfits.