adinkra symbols sankofa (4 items)
Sankofa Birds
Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)
Sankofa Birds, Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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... read more$135.97CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
African Sankofa
Sankofa-Themed Ebony Wood Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 4)
African Sankofa, Sankofa-Themed Ebony Wood Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 4)
Robert Lanyo
Inspired by African culture, Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo creates this set of four ornaments. He works with natural ebony wood, hand-carving two depictions of the African continent. The other two... read more$54.98CADArtist: Robert Lanyo
Adinkra Roots
Ebony Wood Adinkra Bird Dangle Earrings from Bali
Adinkra Roots, Ebony Wood Adinkra Bird Dangle Earrings from Bali
Robert Lanyo
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... read more$38.99CADArtist: Robert Lanyo
Learn from History
Handcrafted Ebony Wood Sankofa Ornaments (Set of 4)
Learn from History, Handcrafted Ebony Wood Sankofa Ornaments (Set of 4)
Robert Lanyo
Artisan Robert Lanyo of Ghana handcrafts this set of four ebony wood ornaments of the Sankofa Adinkra symbol of a backwards looking bird, which means to look back into history and learn from what may... read more$65.98CADArtist: Robert Lanyo