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        "option1": "In Ghana today the traditional wrap around 'toga' style use of adinkra cloth is reserved for special occasions such as funerals and the symbols are still chosen to convey certain messages. However the symbols are often printed on fashion clothing and accessories like handbags and many decorative items which are sold worldwide. In such cases, the meaning is often not an important consideration. Often the original meaning is not known by the person who buys them but the symbols have come to visually represent traditional Africa to people all over the world.\n\nWhere you live are there symbols that have special meanings? If so, then are the meanings still understood?",
        "option2": "The gourd is part of the Cucurbitaceae family of plants, which includes cucumbers, watermelons, pumpkins and many other types of marrow (or squash). It has a hard outer shell which, when dry, can be easily carved. It can take six months for a gourd to fully grow. If it is left alone it will slowly dry out (this can take another six months) and then small pieces can be carved with a knife. Three sticks are inserted into the back of the stamp in a pyramid shape to serve as a handle, held between thumb and forefinger. The Adinkra symbols are carved into the gourd shell by a skilled carver as if it is not well carved the stamp will not print clearly or cleanly. The stamp carving and printing are traditionally done by men."
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