Name: Wood sculpture, Brown Ashanti Bird
SKU: 243809

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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

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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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Spotted Sankofa Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana

Ali Ibrahim

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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.

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Red Sankofa African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents

Ali Ibrahim

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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.

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Sankofa Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

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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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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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Wise Sankofa Sankofa Bird Decorative African Staff Carved by Hand

Eva Asantewa Amakye

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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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Africa Sankofa Sterling Silver Pendant

Length: 1.4" x 1.1" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

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Joycelyn Sena Zigah honors tradition with the modern design of this sterling silver pendant. It is crafted by hand in the shape of the African continent. A gleaming bird stands with its neck and head turned backwards. Known as Sankofa, this Adinkra symbol encourages to learn from past experience, and carry on forward.

.925 Sterling silver

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Black Sankofa Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana

Ali Ibrahim

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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.

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Colorful Sankofa Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which means "return and get it," this pair of sculptures is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, depicting two birds that stretch their necks to reach over their backs. One bird has an egg in its mouth and the other has a closed beak. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this pair of sculptures, elaborating each bird with multicolored paints and vibrant, recycled glass beads.

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Sankofa Birds Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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As a traditional Akan adinkra symbol, the Sankofa bird has special significance in Ghana. The bird is always depicted as looking backwards, to symbolize the concept of "going back to one's roots". Artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts this beautiful pair of sculptures from sustainable ebony wood, and adorns them with colorful recycled acrylic beads.

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Ashanti Sankofa Bird Wood sculpture

Ali Ibrahim

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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 copper. This 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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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 Adinkra Bird, Handmade Wood Jewelry Box

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Our Values, Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman

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Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse

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

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Supporting Sankofa, Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana

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

Victor Ayambire

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

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Eco Sankofa, Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair

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

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Sankofa Beat, Artisan Crafted African Adinkra Theme Djembe Drum (20 Inch)

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

Robert Lanyo

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Back to My Roots, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

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Sankofa Anoma, Oware table game

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

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

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Featured Reviews

Wood accent table, 'Sankofa Duo'

Ronald

Dec 10, 2020

Attention Getter

The table is simply a beautiful object d’art that is functional. I put a round glass top on it and it gets loads of compliments. It fits the decor of my sunroom perfectly.

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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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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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