Name: Sterling silver pendant, Africa Sankofa
SKU: 196130

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Sankofa Bird Authentic Sese Wood African Mask

Sinclair Yao Daley

(16)

Inspired by the sankofa, a traditional Ghanaian adinkra symbol, Sinclair Yao Daley creates a colorful African mask. He carves the image from seasoned sese wood and adds earrings of multicolor cotton thread and recycled glass beads. Sankofa means "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form of a bird with its head tilted backward.

$99.61 Wholesale

~~$105.31~~ $99.61
Sankofa Bird Bird Theme Folk Art African Mask

Ali Mohammed

(99)

Based on traditional Ghanaian artistry, this elegant mask boasts modern colours. Ali Mohammed creates an original design of graceful lines. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, it depicts the Ghanaian adinkra symbol known as sankofa on the forehead, while a third bird alights in the centre. The sankofa depicts a bird that turns to look over its shoulder. It literally means to "go back and get it," also translated as "back to my roots." Sankofa symbolizes one taking from the past what is good and bringing it into the present.

$85.30 Wholesale

~~$95.21~~ $85.30
Sankofa Altar Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra

Eliasu Adams

(16)

The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these signs, creating a dried calabash gourd statuette mounted in a sturdy steel stand to display the icon's charming aura. The symbol depicted is the Sankofa bird, meaning “look to the past to inform the future” in the Akan language.

$62.61 Wholesale

~~$69.96~~ $62.61
Wise Sankofa Sankofa Bird Decorative African Staff Carved by Hand

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

The legendary Sankofa bird turning its long neck to let its head rest on its back symbolizes a return to one's roots. Eva Asantewa Amakye designs this stunning piece which, according to the customs of the Akan people of Ghana, when used will prevent one from repeating past mistakes. The staff is carved by hand of seasoned sese wood and decorated with embossed aluminum.

Many African societies regard a person with a staff with respect and dignity. Usually associated with age, an elderly person using a staff is believed to have accumulated vast knowledge and wisdom through the years. Traditionally, the design on a staff tells the societal status and political inclination of the person using it.

$80.76 Wholesale

~~$90.16~~ $80.76
Sankofa Bird Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

Chief carver Nana Frimpong celebrates Ashanti wisdom with the original design of this mask. Carved from sese wood, it features the legendary Sankofa bird with its head resting on its back. One of the legendary Adinkra symbols which emphasizes looking to the past to learn from it.

$60.79 Wholesale

~~$67.80~~ $60.79
Sankofa Bird Unique Wood Mask

Eric Darko

(15)

The Sankofa bird looks to the past for the wisdom to build its future, its presence as an Adinkra symbol highlighting this striking Ashanti mask from Ghana. Eric Darko hand-carves the piece, carefully adhering to tradition.

$78.94 Wholesale

~~$87.99~~ $78.94
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Sankofa Bird Hand Carved Adinkra Theme African Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires this beautiful walking stick by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image. This is understood as "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form of a bird with its head tilted backward.

$92.83 Wholesale

~~$100.26~~ $92.83
Black Sankofa Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back. The word sankofain the Twi dialect of Ghana means to "reach back and take it"; in other words, to return to one's roots or take what is good from the past. The artisan carves the sculpture by hand from sese wood and decorates it with embossed aluminum plates and colorful paint.

$133.39 Wholesale

~~$148.58~~ $133.39
Sankofa Adinkra Bird Handmade Wood Jewellery Box

Ahmed Baba Osmanu

(3)

Ahmed Baba Osmanu is inspired by the traditional treasure boxes of kings for the design of this jewelry box. Carved from sese wood, the box is adorned with the legendary Sankofa Adinkra symbol that is shaped like a bird with its neck and head turned backwards upon itself. It reminds all to look upon the past to retrieve important teachings. The lid is adorned with a handsome camel. Featuring brass hinges, the box closes with an aluminum latch.

$107.98 Wholesale

~~$120.45~~ $107.98
Our Values Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman

Kwasi Asante

(1)

Elegantly carved from sese wood, the Sankofa symbol lends its fluid grace to this throne ottoman. Kwasi Asante creates a delightful design filled with significance. A Ghanaian adinkra symbol, the Sankofa bird reaches into the past and returns with values and assets that can be used to build the future.

$332.99 Wholesale

~~$362.09~~ $332.99
Sankofa Philosophy African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol

Theophilus Anum

(13)

Theophilus Anum designs a mask of impressive beauty crowned with the Sankofa bird, from the Akan adinkra symbol. Shaped like a bird with its head turned towards its back, it symbolizes learning from the past. The sese wood wall mask is crafted by hand featuring ornate embossed aluminum details.

$117.05 Wholesale

~~$130.55~~ $117.05
Supporting Sankofa Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

Supporting the top of an accent table, the Adinkra symbol Sankofa is hand-carved of cedar wood. Taking the form of a bird picking an egg up off its back, Sankofa translates to "go back and get it," signifying the importance of learning from the past. Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this accent table.

$249.51 Wholesale

~~$271.21~~ $249.51
Sankofa Head, African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana

Alex Ansah Ampofo

(1)

$180.57 Wholesale

~~$201.24~~ $180.57
Sankofa Pattern, Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and aluminium Mask

Paul Ababisa

(1)

$24.50 Wholesale

~~$27.40~~ $24.50
Eco Sankofa, Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair

Malik Jabir Dodoo

(1)

$33.57 Wholesale

~~$37.50~~ $33.57
Kumbu II, Hand-Painted Wood Wall Art with Embossed aluminium & Brass

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

$135.20 Wholesale

~~$150.75~~ $135.20
Sankofa, African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art

Ernestina Oppong Asante

(33)

$62.61 Wholesale

~~$69.96~~ $62.61
Africa Sankofa, Sterling Silver Pendant

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$142.46 Wholesale

~~$158.68~~ $142.46
Sea Sankofa, Set of 2 Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fish and Bird Coasters

Robert Lanyo

(42)

$11.13 Wholesale

~~$12.26~~ $11.13
Sankofa, Hand-Crafted Ebony Sankofa Symbol Keychain with Wood Beads

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$17.24 Wholesale

~~$19.47~~ $17.24
Sankofa Icon, Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with aluminium Accents

Victor Ayambire

(2)

$80.76 Wholesale

~~$90.16~~ $80.76
Back to My Roots, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$142.46 Wholesale

~~$158.68~~ $142.46
Red Sankofa, African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

$133.39 Wholesale

~~$148.58~~ $133.39
Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

$148.81 Wholesale

~~$165.90~~ $148.81
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Back to Africa, Sterling silver dangle earrings

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$204.97 Wholesale

~~$216.39~~ $204.97
Tracing Roots, Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick Featuring Bird Motif Handle

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

$90.95 Wholesale

~~$98.09~~ $90.95
Sankofa Anoma, Oware table game

Kofi Tall Agudoawu

(1)

$89.83 Wholesale

~~$100.26~~ $89.83
Grateful Bird, Bird-Themed Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana

Ibrahim Seyeed

(9)

$162.42 Wholesale

~~$181.04~~ $162.42
Back to My Roots, Hand Carved Black Sese Wood Wall Mask with Bird from Ghana

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

(6)

$160.61 Wholesale

~~$178.88~~ $160.61
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Look Back, African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

$83.45 Wholesale

~~$90.16~~ $83.45
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My Lovely Bird, Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads

Kobina Asmah

(24)

$85.25 Wholesale

~~$90.16~~ $85.25
Look Back, African Decorative Wood Plate and Stand

Kobina Asmah

(24)

$69.87 Wholesale

~~$77.90~~ $69.87
Verdant Sankofa, Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana

Rapheal L. Commey

(6)

$60.79 Wholesale

~~$67.80~~ $60.79
Sankofa Duo, Hand-Carved Cedarwood Adinkra Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

$258.79 Wholesale

~~$281.31~~ $258.79
Adinkra Roots, Ebony Wood Adinkra Bird Dangle Earrings from Bali

Robert Lanyo

(42)

$17.24 Wholesale

~~$19.47~~ $17.24

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Wood walking stick, 'Sankofa Bird'

Terrance

Jul 29, 2019

Just beautiful

I have ordered almost ten handcrafted canes and each time I open my package- I?m in awe (lost of words that t describe beautiful). It just gets better and better. This one has truly made it to my top list;

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Wood sculpture, 'Brown Ashanti Bird'

Maria

Sep 6, 2020

Conversation piece

This is very tall and very nice! I love the symbolism of it and it is a great conversation piece. Everyone who enters my house wants to know more about my lovely bird. I will treasure it forever.

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Sterling silver pendant, 'Africa Sankofa'

Kristen

Nov 26, 2017

Forever close to my heart

This is a very beautiful piece of jewelry! Since finding out that a majority of my DNA comes from Ghana and Nigeria I wanted to support the artist there. I also wanted a piece of a place Iâ€™ve never been to in an effort to feel connected to my roots while also remembering the meaning behind the Sankofa. I absolutely love this finely crafted piece of jewelry and i wear it close to my heart.

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