sankofa

Name: African mask, Sankofa Bird
SKU: 218937

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Sankofa African Mask Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging

K. Baka

(27)

Shades of blue and turquoise on yellow define an African mask on this beautiful wall hanging. On the headdress, an adinkra symbol conveys popular wisdom. It is known as sankofa, meaning "return and get it," meaning "learn from the past." K. Baka expertly works in batik on cotton.

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Sankofa Bird African Sankofa Mask from Ghana

Godfred France

(37)

A bird perches atop this elongated mask by Godfred France, and leans forward to caress the forehead with its beak. Adorned with white clay and polished brass, this mask is the artisan's own design. He names it Sankofa II for the West African adinkra symbol that means "learn from the past."

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Ghanaian Sankofa Birds Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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Working in native sese wood, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a pair of birds as sculptures. One holds a golden egg while both turn to look behind them. An Ashanti icon, the birds depict a traditional adinkra symbol known as the sankofa. This is understood as "go back to your roots," the message conveyed through the form of a bird with its head tilted backward.

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Sankofa African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art

Ernestina Oppong Asante

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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.

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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.

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Tall Sankofa Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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Designed by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask will add a touch of African culture to your home. The long mask is hand-carved of sese wood and painted in tones of black, white, and blue. The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, meaning "go back and get it," is carved into the mask's forehead.

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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.

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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.

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Eco Sankofa Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair

Malik Jabir Dodoo

(1)

Signifying the importance of learning from the past, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that is characterized by a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artisan Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this decorative chair, crafted from sese wood and decorated by hand with colorful beads of recycled plastic that depict the Sankofa symbol. Hand-carved into the seat, the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame signifies the supremacy of God. The chair comes in two pieces.

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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.

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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.

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Sankofa African wood mask

Kwadwo Antwi

With half-closed eyes and opened mouth, this black and red mask features a protruding Sankofa on the forehead. Inspired by cranes that turn their heads backwards on their bodies to sleep, Sankofa is the Adinkra symbol that encourages learning from past experience. This round sese wood mask by Kwadwo Antwi is elaborately adorned with embossed aluminum.

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Colorful Sankofa, Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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Sankofa, Hand-Crafted Ebony Sankofa Symbol Keychain with Wood Beads

Eliasu Adams

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Sankofa Philosophy, African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol

Theophilus Anum

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Sankofa Bird, Hand Carved Adinkra Theme African Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

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Sankofa Duo, Hand-Carved Cedarwood Adinkra Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

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Sankofa Silhouette, Ghana Sese Wood Mask Hand Carved Brown

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

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

Victor Ayambire

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Sankofa Bird, Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

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Spotted Sankofa, Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana

Ali Ibrahim

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Sankofa Wisdom, Original African Wood Mask

Awudu Saaed

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Sankofa Bird Message, Wood sculpture

Ali Ibrahim

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Sankofa Aklowa, African Cotton Batik Folk Art Wall Hanging

K. Baka

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Sankofa Anoma, Oware table game

Kofi Tall Agudoawu

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Sankofa Keeper, Ebony Wood jewellery Box with Adinkra Symbol from Ghana

Ali Mohammed

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Adinkra Sankofa, Decorative Beaded Mini African Stool with Adinkra Symbols

Victoria Agyepomaa

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Sea Sankofa, Set of 2 Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fish and Bird Coasters

Robert Lanyo

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Our Values, Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman

Kwasi Asante

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

Ali Ibrahim

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Our Traditions, African wood mask

Godfred France

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Look Back, African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

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

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

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Meton Ade Pa, Unique Beaded Wood African Mask Handmade in Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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Return, Artisan Crafted Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

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

Philip Dankwa

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My Lovely Bird, Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads

Kobina Asmah

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Ashanti Wisdom II, Ashanti Adinkra Symbols Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel

Francis Agbete

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Adinkra, Brown and Cream Wood Folding Table with Adinkra Symbols

Ali Mohammed

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Featured Reviews

Wood sculpture, 'Sankofa Bird Message'

Jill

Mar 5, 2019

A true reflection

This piece is even more beautiful in person. As soon as I opened the package I was instantly pleased! The colors are vibrant and the craftsmanship is amazing.

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Margaret

Apr 10, 2022

Happy in my home!

Took ages to come but is utterly beautiful. I have to thank the artisan from the bottom of my heart for such a treasure. My beautiful Sankofa

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African mask, 'Sankofa Bird'

Elliott

Jan 2, 2018

I Absolutely Love This Piece

I purchased this mask a couple years ago, and I am just now finally expressing my appreciation. The colors and lines of this piece are outstanding. I love how the cheeks are framed by the multicolored tassels. This mask has become one of my favorite possessions. Thank you for your work and for sharing your wonderful story. It seems that you also do truly great work for your community.

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