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Handmade Sterling Silver Bird Pendant, "Back to My Roots"

Transformed into a pendant by Joycelyn Sena Zigah is a beloved Adinkra symbol.... more

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Transformed into a pendant by Joycelyn Sena Zigah is a beloved Adinkra symbol. These West African symbols communicate sayings and concepts through images. "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 in order to make positive progress through the benevolent use of knowledge," she says.

.925 Sterling silver

  • 2 grams
  • 0.07 oz
  • 3.5 cm L x 1.8 cm W
  • 1.4" L x 0.7" W

  • Sterling silver
  • High polish finish
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
Gift Info
  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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David

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03/20/2019

"Not what I expected"

Slightly disappointed with the size and detail of the pendant. I expected more weight and craftsmanship.

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Back to My Roots, Handmade Sterling Silver Bird Pendant

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Viola Lynn

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11/21/2022

"I love this cross!!!!"

I wear Mrs. Zigahs cross and ring every day along with Mr. Akuteyes earrings.

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  • I wear this jewelry everyday

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Viola Lynn

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11/21/2022

"Beautiful, well made ring!"

I love the detail in this ring. Mrs Zigah is an excellent silversmith. I wish she would make match earrings, necklace and bracelet cuff with this same design.

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Barbara

From los angeles..city of angeles

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10/27/2021

"Symbol of shared past, informed future and shared love between sisters!"

So proud to own this and give to my sistahs who mean the world to me. We are each 77 years old..another to look back on and move foward too. GREAT SYMBOL of our shared lives. Beautiful work. THAN YOU!

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Louise

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12/17/2020

"This really is now a cherished Heirloom"

Though she was not born in West Africa, my granddaughter (born in Ethiopia) will treasure this for her whole life. She was so thrilled to receive it.

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Africa

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  • Gift

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Elizabeth

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05/14/2020

"Great"

I was surprised at how thin the silver is given the price (and I used a 50% off coupon)

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