Name: African mask, Sankofa Bird
SKU: 218937

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.

$19.99 Wholesale

$19.99
Red Sankofa African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

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.

$147.99 Wholesale

$147.99
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.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Tracing Roots Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick Featuring Bird Motif Handle

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

This ornate walking stick features an extremely versatile handle that pairs comfort with a beautifully carved bird motif. Ghanaian artist Eva Asantewa Amakye carves the walking stick from sese wood and then paints it to accentuate the designs. Amakye names it Sankofa, which means "Going back to our roots."

$97.99 Wholesale

$97.99
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.

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Africa Sankofa Sterling Silver Pendant

Length: 1.4" x 1.1" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

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

$157.99 Wholesale

$157.99
Black Sankofa Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

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.

$147.99 Wholesale

$147.99
Colorful Sankofa Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

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.

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
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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.

$104.99 Wholesale

$104.99
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.

$94.99 Wholesale

$94.99
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.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Sankofa Bird Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

Chief carver Nana Frimpong celebrates Ashanti wisdom with the original design of this mask. Carved from sese wood, it features the legendary Sankofa bird with its head resting on its back. One of the legendary Adinkra symbols which emphasizes looking to the past to learn from it.

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99
Sankofa Bird, Unique Wood Mask

Eric Darko

(15)

$87.99 Wholesale

$87.99
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Sankofa Bird, Hand Carved Adinkra Theme African Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
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My Lovely Bird, Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads

Kobina Asmah

(24)

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Sankofa Adinkra Bird, Handmade Wood Jewelry Box

Ahmed Baba Osmanu

(3)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
Our Values, Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman

Kwasi Asante

(1)

$359.99 Wholesale

$359.99
Sankofa Philosophy, African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol

Theophilus Anum

(13)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Sankofa Head, African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana

Alex Ansah Ampofo

(1)

$199.99 Wholesale

$199.99
Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

$164.99 Wholesale

$164.99
Sankofa, Hand-Crafted Ebony Sankofa Symbol Keychain with Wood Beads

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$19.99 Wholesale

$19.99
Supporting Sankofa, Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

$269.99 Wholesale

$269.99
Sankofa Icon, Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents

Victor Ayambire

(2)

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Sankofa Pattern, Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask

Paul Ababisa

(1)

$27.99 Wholesale

$27.99
Eco Sankofa, Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair

Malik Jabir Dodoo

(1)

$37.99 Wholesale

$37.99
Kumbu II, Hand-Painted Wood Wall Art with Embossed Aluminum & Brass

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99
Sankofa Beat, Artisan Crafted African Adinkra Theme Djembe Drum (20 Inch)

Lawrence Kattah

(15)

$209.99 Wholesale

$209.99
Sea Sankofa, Set of 2 Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fish and Bird Coasters

Robert Lanyo

(42)

$12.99 Wholesale

$12.99
Back to My Roots, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Length: 1.4" x 0.6" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$157.99 Wholesale

$157.99
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Back to Africa, Sterling silver dangle earrings

Length: 2.3" x 1.1" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$214.99 Wholesale

$214.99
Sankofa Anoma, Oware table game

Kofi Tall Agudoawu

(1)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
Grateful Bird, Bird-Themed Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana

Ibrahim Seyeed

(9)

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99
Back to My Roots, Hand Carved Black Sese Wood Wall Mask with Bird from Ghana

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

(6)

$177.99 Wholesale

$177.99
Look Back, African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Verdant Sankofa, Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana

Rapheal L. Commey

(6)

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99
Look Back, African Decorative Wood Plate and Stand

Kobina Asmah

(24)

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99
Sankofa Duo, Hand-Carved Cedarwood Adinkra Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

$279.99 Wholesale

$279.99

Featured Reviews

Wood walking stick, 'Sankofa Bird'

Terrance

Jul 29, 2019

Just beautiful

I have ordered almost ten handcrafted canes and each time I open my package- I?m in awe (lost of words that t describe beautiful). It just gets better and better. This one has truly made it to my top list;

Beautiful

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Everyday!!

Flawless

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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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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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