Over $137.7 million USD sent to artisans so far!

Artisan Subscription Box

Nah-vi-ca? Noh-vi-ca? How do you say it?

Your cart is currently empty

Account
- Welcome!
  
  Sign in Create account
- Dashboard
- My Orders
- My Rewards
- Credit Summary
- My Reviews
- My Artists
Lists
- New Wishlist
Ship to GBP EN-GB

Ultimate Gift Guide
Jewellery
- All Jewellery
- Women's Jewellery
  - All Women's Jewellery
  - Earrings
  - Bracelets
  - Necklaces
  - Rings
  - Jewellery Sets
  - Anklets
  - Pendants
  - Brooches
  - Toe Rings
  - Ear Cuffs
  - Jewellery Storage
- Men's Jewellery
- Materials
  - Silver
  - Gold
  - Leather
  - Beads
  - Wood
  - Bone
- Collections
- Popular & New
  - New Arrivals
Fashion
- All Fashion
- Women's Clothing
  - All Women's Clothing
  - Sweaters
  - Blouses
  - Ponchos
  - Tunics
  - Dresses
  - Pants
  - Robes
  - Skirts
  - Wraps & Ruanas
  - Jackets & Coats
- Women's Accessories
  - All Women's Accessories
  - Belts
  - Gloves
  - Hats
  - Scarves
  - Shawls
  - Fans
- Men's Fashion
- Handbags
- Seasonal Collections
  - Fall Fashion
  - Fashion New Arrivals
Home
- All Home
- Home Accessories
- Home Furnishings
- Kitchen and Dining
- Decor Collections
- Special Collections
  - Fall Home Decor
  - Peace Project
Paintings
- All Paintings
- Discipline
- Subject Matter
- Colour Themes
- Special Collections
  - The World Peace Project
New
Causes
Regions
- The Andes
- Armenia
- Bali & Java
- Brazil
- Central America
- Costa Rica
- India
- Ireland
- Mexico
- Silk Road
- Thailand
- West Africa

Our Mission
- Explore, Empower, Impact
- Our Mission
- Our Values
- Our Story
- NOVICA & Fair Trade
- Happiness Projects
Catalogue
Blog
Artisan Subscription Box
Help
- FAQ
- Order Tracking
- Returns
- Contact us

sankofa art

13 items

Refine

Refine

Refine your results

Category

Category

Wall Decor (6)
Sculpture (4)
Masks (3)

Theme

Theme

Cultural (10)
Animal Themed (7)
Folk Art (4)
Ghanaian (4)
Hand Painted (3)
Traditional (3)
1001 Summer Nights (1)
Embellished (1)
Inspirational (1)
Leaf and Tree (1)
Nature (1)
Rustic (1)
Tropical Decor (1)

Material

Material

Wood (10)
Cotton (2)
Metal (2)
Brass (1)
Gourd (1)
Paper (1)
Steel (1)

Colour

Colour

Black (6)
Brown (5)
Multicolour (3)
Beige (1)
Blue (1)
Orange (1)
Purple (1)
Red (1)
Yellow (1)

Region

Region

West Africa (13)

Price

Price

£40 - £60 (1)
£60 - £100 (8)
£100 - £200 (4)

Sort Price: low to high

Sort

Most popular
Price: low to high
Price: high to low
Newest arrivals

Sankofa Aklowa African Cotton Batik Folk Art Wall Hanging

K. Baka

(27)

Sunlight drenches this batik on cotton work by K. Baka. Set in Aburi, an "aklowa" (village) about 30 miles north of Accra, the painting is a personal expression of what the artist considers to be one of his sanctuaries. The pair of cottage huts and coconut trees represent twins with whom he became enamored upon first visiting the village. Towering flora backdrop the serenity of Baka's refuge.

Aburi is a hilly town, renowned for its spectacular view, as the higher elevation affords glimpses of Accra rivaling those seen from a helicopter. Here also is the home of one of the world's most significant botanical gardens - a haven for exotic, tropical and medicinal plants. Inspired by the contrast between urbanity and the peace of the countryside, Baka elaborates this work using dyes extracted naturally from vegetables.

£57.99 Wholesale

£57.99
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.

£66.99 Wholesale

£66.99
Sankofa African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art

Ernestina Oppong Asante

(33)

This handcrafted threadwork wall art from Ernestina Oppong Asante features the sankofa, an adinkra symbol that is understood as "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form of a bird with its head turned backward. Adinkra symbols are visual icons that were introduced by the Akan peoples; they usually represent proverbs or concepts. The artisan places the cotton threads one by one as she creates the composition.

£66.99 Wholesale

£66.99
Sankori Handcrafted Blue, Red and Yellow African Sese Wood Mask

Philip Dankwa

(1)

The warm and prosperous lands of the Ghanaian region inspire artisan Philip Dankwa to honour them with a marvelous sese wood mask, titled Sankori, meaning "a good place." The artisan uses meticulous techniques to create this sublime piece, later painted in yellow, blue and red hues for a regal look.

£81.99 Wholesale

£81.99
Bestseller

My Lovely Bird Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads

Kobina Asmah

(24)

"This is my lovely bird," confides Kobina Asmah of this amazing sculpture. Turning its head back on itself, this bird becomes the Sankofa symbol that reminds one to retrieve from the past that which is useful, and carry it forward. Asmah is inspired by the legendary Adinkra symbols of Ashanti origin to carve this spectacular sese wood sculpture. Holding a seed in its beak, the bird has colorful wings studded with recycled glass beads, and etched patterns on its long neck. The base is inlaid with brass motifs.

£83.99 Wholesale

£83.99
Sankofa Icon Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with aluminium Accents

Victor Ayambire

(2)

Sankofa means “going back to one's roots” in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. Working with sese wood, the Ghanaian artisan crafts a traditional mask perfect for adding a cultural vibe to your interiors. On top of that, the artwork features a palette of vibrant hues, bird motifs and aluminium plates for a dazzling vibe.

£85.99 Wholesale

£85.99
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.

£90.99 Wholesale

£90.99
Ashanti Wisdom II Ashanti Adinkra Symbols Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel

Francis Agbete

(66)

Francis Agbete finds inspiration in the wisdom and artistry of the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people. Originally credited to Nana Kofi Adinkra, these legendary symbols revolve around several themes with a rich proverbial content. For the Asante people, proverbs are regarded as a mark of wisdom. Hand-carved of sese wood by Agbete, the symbols on this long wall adornment include, starting at the top: Mmusuyidee or "that which removes ill luck," which stands for good fortune and sanctity followed by the most widely known symbol, Gye Nyame, hailing God's supremacy. Next is Sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past, Nkontim or queen’s servant, symbolizing loyalty and service, and the fifth is Akofena, the sword of war, represents courage and valor.

Includes galvanized steel hooks for hanging.

£90.99 Wholesale

£90.99
Chief's Machete of Tradition Wood wall sculpture

Winfred Korley

(10)

Carved by hand from sese wood, this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned handwoven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade, adinkra symbols include the gye nyame (the supremacy of God) and sankofa (learn from the past). "In my own tribe, the Ga, newly elected chiefs are given this machete to hold during their inauguration," the artisan explains.

A loop on the handle permits it to hang on the wall.

£95.99 Wholesale

£95.99
Ashanti Wisdom Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel with Ashanti Adinkra Symbols

Francis Agbete

(66)

Francis Agbete finds inspiration in the wisdom and artistry of the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people. Originally credited to Nana Kofi Adinkra, these legendary symbols revolve around several themes with a rich proverbial content. For the Asante people, proverbs are regarded as a mark of wisdom. Hand-carved of sese wood by Agbete, the symbols on this long wall adornment include, starting at the top: Akokonan symbolizing mercy, nurturing; Mmusuyidee or "that which removes ill luck," stands for good fortune and sanctity and Akofena, the sword of war, represents courage and valor. Next is the most widely known symbol, Gye Nyame, hailing God's supremacy and the fifth one is Sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past.

Includes galvanized steel hooks.

£100.99 Wholesale

£100.99
Sankofa Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

(6)

Hand carved from rich sese wood and colored with deep scarlet red and black paint, West African artist Winfred Ansah Okoampah presents this sculpture of a bird named Sankofa, an Adinkra symbol meaning "go back and get it." The artist's interpretation of the word is to "bring the good things from the past into the present" and this retrospective piece of art is also a beautiful representation of West African wildlife.

£104.99 Wholesale

£104.99
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.

£141.99 Wholesale

£141.99
Kumbu II, Hand-Painted Wood Wall Art with Embossed aluminium & Brass

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99

Your NOVICA Packages are Safe and Secure!

Every NOVICA item comes with our universal guarantee

Certified clean packing environment

Quality tested and verified by our region teams

Fair trade and 100% happiness guaranteed

Your support makes a real difference to the lives of artisans.

Buana

Bali and Java

Before his days with NOVICA, Buana sold his jewelry designs door-to-door in the tourist areas of Bali. Business was tough, and local store owners were often slow to pay. All this changed when he joined NOVICA 7 years ago.

Buana now employs 28 of his neighbors to keep up with demand, and can now afford to send both of his children to school.

NOVICA on YouTube

Join the 75,000 curious souls who subscribe to our YouTube channel today.

The Latest on Social

Every purchase supports NOVICA's mission to spread happiness by celebrating exploration, empowering artists, and preserving global culture. Our Mission

To date, NOVICA has sent $137,691,184 USD to artisans!

This company meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact

Info

Corporate Gifts

Affiliate Program

Undiscovered Box

Help

Customer Service

Loyalty Program

Unique Gift Ideas

Popular Searches

Amethyst Necklaces

Artisan Jewellery

Beaded Bracelet

Choker Necklace

Dangle Earrings

Fair Trade Gifts

Handmade Jewellery

Silver Jewellery

Silver Bracelet

Turquoise Jewellery

NOVICA Gift Cards

View Gift Card Options

Partners and Collaborations

In The Media

© 2024 NOVICA United, Inc. All rights reserved. Site Map Privacy Policy