Andinkra symbols...

Don't be surprised if you see these West African Andinkra symbols of wisdom on my body. There are two in particular that I'm going to do something special with:

EPA: symbol of law and justice, slavery and captivity

Well-Tempered (the site I got these from) explains: Adolph Agbo, in "Values of Adinkra Symbols" notes that handcuffs were introduced in Africa as a result of the slave trade, and later became popular among chiefs in cuffing offenders of the law. "The symbol reminds offenders of the uncompromising nature of the law. It however discourages all forms of slavery."

and

Fawohodie: symbol of independence, freedom, emancipation

Well-Tempered explains: "From the expression: Fawodhodie ene obre na enam. Literal translation: "Independence comes with its responsibilities."

It's going to be iller than a sick serial killer. I can't wait to scar my body with these.