Ese Ne Tekrema - Adinkra symbol of friendship. A pictorial representation of teeth and tongue (its literal translation),  of tongue and teeth. With different but inter-dependent roles, they co-exist in the mouth and though they can come into conflict, still they work together. This way, Ese Ne Tekrema symbolizes the close, mutually supporting and harmonious relationship between friends. Adinkra are West African symbols of the Asante (Ghana) people.