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Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana, "Black Sankofa"

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional... more

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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.

  • 1.23 kgs
  • 2.7 lbs
  • 37 cm H x 20 cm W x 8 cm D
  • 14.5" H x 7.75" W x 3.1" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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5

Jessica

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10/24/2022

"Exquisite piece of art"

This Gye Nyame Trophy, form the Akan people of Ghana, means He who knows and sees everything . It works very well with my other collection of African art and receives complements as well.

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Gye Nyame Trophy, Sese Wood Aluminum and Brass Adinkra Sculpture from Ghana

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Maria

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09/06/2020

"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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  • Decoration

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Chante

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11/27/2019

"Amazing quality, craftsmanship, & origin story"

My ancestors come from the Akan people and I was so happy to get them this weapon as they made it clear no other would do. I genuinely was so ecstatic to receive my package and I love everything about the sword! It?s powerful, elegant, meaningful, and just downright badass! Thank Ali Ibrahim for crafting this with your own hands. I read your story and was truly touched. Keep up the amazing work!

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Jill

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03/05/2019

"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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Gina P.

From Peekskill, NY, U.S.A.

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08/26/2017

"A Unique and Beautiful Piece"

What a beautifully crafted piece of art! When I received it, it was larger than I thought it would be, and I could tell right away that much love had gone into crafting this goblet. Mine is displayed on a black wood accent table in my dining room. Looks beautiful...Thank you Ali and Novica for bringing this wonderful art to us!

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Ali Ibrahim has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $200.

 
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