Denkyem (2022)

Denkyem, the crocodile symbol is linked to the Akan proverb meaning « the crocodile lives in the water yet it breathes the air ». It is about the ability to adapt to circumsntances.
The crocodile is very agile and fast under water but not much so on dry land. It can hold its breath only up to 50 minutes in a row but as its nostrils, eyes and ears are placed high on its skull it can stay for very long periods with the rest of its body just under the surface of water. That enables him to supervise both surrounding underwater and dry land areas.
Imagine yourself, as a human being, like the crocodile, forced and able to use your assets to cope with hostility or just get by in life. 
The crocodile is a fearsome predator indeed but for having spent some time working on it, the Denkyem symbol is to me the symbol of the people who have no other option than being strong, leading fights that nobody sees or suspects.

Do you know any ? Are you one of them ?

Denkyem, the crocodile symbol is linked to the Akan proverb meaning « the crocodile lives in the water yet it breathes the air ». It is about the ability to adapt to circumstances.
The crocodile is very agile and fast under water but not much so on dry land. It can hold its breath only up to 50 minutes in a row but as its nostrils, eyes and ears are placed high on its skull it can stay for very long periods with the rest of its body just under the surface of water. That enables him to supervise both surrounding underwater and dry land areas.
Imagine yourself, as a human being, like the crocodile, forced and able to use your assets to cope with hostility or just get by in life. 
The crocodile is a fearsome predator indeed but for having spent some time working on it, the Denkyem symbol is to me the symbol of the people who have no other option than being strong, leading fights that nobody sees or suspects.

Do you know any ? Are you one of them ?