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Tall Sankofa Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

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.

$54.99 Wholesale

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Adinkra Sankofa Decorative Beaded Mini African Stool with Adinkra Symbols

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

This decorative stool brings a touch of African culture to any home, crafted by hand of sese wood and accented with brass triangle motifs. Victoria Agyepomaa draws her inspiration from the traditional Adinkra motifs of the Ashanti tribe, depicting a sankofa bird with multicolored beads of recycled glass, its form originating from the shape of a stylized heart. This symbol encourages us to learn from the past. The bottom part of the stool features an Akan symbol that reads Gye Nyame, symbolizing the supremacy of God.

$109.99 Wholesale

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Grateful Bird Bird-Themed Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana

Ibrahim Seyeed

(9)

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed, this African mask makes a striking addition to any home. At the forehead, the image of a bird reaches down to retrieve an egg, representing the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which represents the importance of learning from the past. Multicolored painted designs and embossed aluminum accentuate the mask, rubbed with clay for a rustic finish.

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Eco Sankofa Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair

Malik Jabir Dodoo

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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 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.

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Sankofa Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra

Eliasu Adams

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Sankofa Bird, Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

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$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Sankofa Pattern, Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask

Paul Ababisa

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$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99
Sankofa African Mask, Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging

K. Baka

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$54.99
Ashanti Wisdom II, Ashanti Adinkra Symbols Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel

Francis Agbete

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$99.99 Wholesale

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Look Back, African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

$89.99 Wholesale

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Return, Artisan Crafted Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

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$79.99 Wholesale

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Chief's Machete of Tradition, Wood wall sculpture

Winfred Korley

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird'

Edith

Sep 26, 2019

Lovely addition

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This mask is a beautiful addirion to my collection and depiction of looking at the past in order to learn for the future

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Wood wall ornament, 'Ashanti Wisdom II'

LINDA

Jan 29, 2021

Adorns my wall

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The symbols keep you questioning our works and our future. Love the look on my wall and the stares is gets from those new to my home.

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Wood walking stick, 'Look Back'

Joseph

Nov 4, 2018

My beautiful heirloom

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This is most beautiful walking stick I have seen any where .the color go well with the bird and it will match anything I wear. the artist did a very good job on this piece of art.

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