Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene Adinkra Symbols Pendant Dangle Charm

In Adinkra, the phrase 'Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene' is represented by a symbol called 'Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene,' and it refers to the idea that leadership is achieved through service. The image depicts a bird with its head turned in the opposite direction as it picks at its feathers in order to provide food for its young. The leader who places the requirements of their followers ahead of their own requirements is represented by the bird. The phrase 'Nea ope se obedi hene daakye no, firi ase sue som ansa,' upon which the symbol is based, can be translated as 'He who wants to be king in the future must first learn to serve.' The symbol was created based on this expression. People who see the symbol are reminded that true leadership involves being of service to others.