Name: Sterling silver pendant, Africa Sankofa
SKU: 196130

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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 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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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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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 Head African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana

Alex Ansah Ampofo

(1)

Ghanaian artisan Alex Ansah Ampofo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood. The forehead features the image of the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its back and signifying the importance of learning from the past. The brow is decorated with the Adinkra symbol Akofena, representing courage and valor. Embossed aluminum enhances this mask, which is rubbed with clay for a rustic finish.

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Sankofa Hand-Crafted Ebony Sankofa Symbol Keychain with Wood Beads

Eliasu Adams

(16)

The symbol for sankofa, which means "going back to one's roots" in the Ghanaian Akan language, takes center stage in this beautiful keychain by Eliasu Adams. He meticulously carves ebony wood and embellishes it with bright sese wood beads joined by a nylon cord for a fabulous keychain that comes with a stainless steel ring.

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Brown Ashanti Bird Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of embossed aluminum and brass. Sankofa is understood as "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form of a bird with its head tilted backward.

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Sankofa Bird Bird Theme Folk Art African Mask

Ali Mohammed

(99)

Based on traditional Ghanaian artistry, this elegant mask boasts modern colors. 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 center. 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.

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Adinkra Roots Ebony Wood Adinkra Bird Dangle Earrings from Bali

Length: 2" x 2" W x 0.4" D

Robert Lanyo

(42)

Representing the Adinkra symbol for sankofa, this pair of dangle earrings depict birds that reach to grab eggs off their backs. Meaning "go back and get it" in the Twi dialect, these striking symbols are handcrafted of natural ebony wood by Ghana's Robert Lanyo to adorn the ears on brass hooks.

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Verdant Sankofa Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana

Rapheal L. Commey

(6)

Against a verdant green forehead, the traditional Adinkra symbol Sankofa decorates this African mask. Ghanaian designer Rapheal L. Commey offers this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. A hand-painted design and clay rub finnish this striking, cultural mask.

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Sankofa Icon Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum 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 aluminum plates for a dazzling vibe.

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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.

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Africa Sankofa, Sterling Silver Pendant

Length: 1.4" x 1.1" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

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Sankofa African Mask, Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging

K. Baka

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Sankofa Bird, Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

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Sankofa Silhouette, Ghana Sese Wood Mask Hand Carved Brown

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

(6)

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Tracing Roots, Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick Featuring Bird Motif Handle

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

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Our Traditions, African wood mask

Godfred France

(37)

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

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

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Sankofa Bird, Unique Wood Mask

Eric Darko

(15)

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

Kobina Asmah

(24)

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Sankofa African Mask, Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging

K. Baka

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Supporting Sankofa, Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

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

Paul Ababisa

(1)

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Eco Sankofa, Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair

Malik Jabir Dodoo

(1)

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Sankofa Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra

Eliasu Adams

(16)

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

Paul Ababisa

(1)

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Sankofa Bird, Hand Carved Adinkra Theme African Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

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Sankofa Anoma, Oware table game

Kofi Tall Agudoawu

(1)

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Sankofa Adinkra Bird, Handmade Wood Jewelry Box

Ahmed Baba Osmanu

(3)

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

Robert Lanyo

(42)

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Our Values, Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman

Kwasi Asante

(1)

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

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

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Back to My Roots, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Length: 1.4" x 0.6" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$157 Wholesale

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Back to Africa, Sterling silver dangle earrings

Length: 2.3" x 1.1" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

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Look Back, African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

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Return, Artisan Crafted Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

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

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

(6)

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Grateful Bird, Bird-Themed Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana

Ibrahim Seyeed

(9)

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

Philip Dankwa

(1)

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Look Back, African Decorative Wood Plate and Stand

Kobina Asmah

(24)

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Chief's Machete of Tradition, Wood wall sculpture

Winfred Korley

(11)

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

Francis Agbete

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

Francis Agbete

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Featured Reviews

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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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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An Adinkra!!

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