ANANSE NTONTAN

Spider’s Web

Symbol of Wisdom, Creativity and the complexities of life

Ananse, the spider, is one of the smartest and most hardworking creatures as evident in the web it constructs – the Anansentontan. The spider's web is intricately woven in a pattern that serves its purpose of trapping smaller insects perfectly. This symbol encourages the Akan people to emulate the spider's wisdom and creativity in the complex journey that is life.