Asetena Pa Meaning: The Adinkra Symbol of Good Living
AURYN Editorial
Asetena pa is usually translated from Twi as "good living" or "a good way of life". The Adinkra symbol of that name is associated today with a settled, stable and contented life.
The name
Asetena refers to one's way of life or condition of living, and pa means good. Together they describe a well-ordered life: security, comfort and harmony in the household and the community.
What the symbol represents
Modern Adinkra references connect the symbol with stability and with the contentment that comes from a well-managed life. Specific proverbs attached to the symbol online vary, and we have not found a reliable scholarly source for any one of them, so we describe the symbol through its name.
Asetena Pa in jewellery
An Asetena Pa design carries a wish that anyone can share: for a good life, and a settled one.
