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The coat of arms of Ghana, designed by Ghanaian artist Amon Kotei and was introduced on 4 March 1957. ==Description== *The first part, on the upper left shows a sword used by chiefs, and a staff, used by the linguist (known as an ''okyeame ''in Akan), at ceremonies. It is a symbol for the traditional authority of Ghana. *The area to the right shows a representation of Osu Castle on the sea, the presidential palace on the Gulf of Guinea, symbolizes the national government. *The third part of the shield shows a cacao tree, which embodies the agricultural wealth of Ghana. *The fourth and last field - on the lower right - shows a gold mine, which stands for the richness of industrial minerals and natural resources in Ghana. *A gold lion at the heart of the shield in the centre of the green St George's Cross, represents the continuing link between Ghana and the Commonwealth of Nations. *Upon the shield there are beads with the national colors red, green, and gold, which the flag of Ghana also bears. *Above beads, there is a black five-pointed star with a golden border, symbol for the lodestar of Ghanaians and the freedom of Africa. *Holding the coat of arms and seal are two golden tawny eagles, which have black stars on a band of the national colors hanging around their necks. *The two eagles are perched on a motto ribbon, which bears the national motto of Ghana: Freedom and Justice. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Coat of arms of Ghana」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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