Sankofa

Sankofa African Mask Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging

K. Baka

(27)

Shades of blue and turquoise on yellow define an African mask on this beautiful wall hanging. On the headdress, an adinkra symbol conveys popular wisdom. It is known as sankofa, meaning "return and get it," meaning "learn from the past." K. Baka expertly works in batik on cotton.

$67.64CAD Wholesale

$67.64CAD

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.

$101.47CAD Wholesale

$101.47CAD

Supporting Sankofa Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

Supporting the top of an accent table, the Adinkra symbol Sankofa is hand-carved of cedar wood. Taking the form of a bird picking an egg up off its back, Sankofa translates to "go back and get it," signifying the importance of learning from the past. Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this accent table.

$388.99CAD Wholesale

$388.99CAD

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.

$292.48CAD Wholesale

$292.48CAD

Tall Sankofa Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

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.

$74.61CAD Wholesale

$74.61CAD

African mask, 'Sankofa Bird' - Authentic Sese Wood African Mask

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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.

$149.22CAD Wholesale

$149.22CAD

Sankofa Pattern Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and aluminium Mask

Paul Ababisa

(1)

Depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its back, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that signifies the importance of learning from the past. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates this African mask, which is carved from sese wood and given a black finish. The Sankofa symbol in embossed aluminium decorates the forehead, while embossed aluminium patterns accent the cheeks.

$37.80CAD Wholesale

$37.80CAD

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.

$94.50CAD Wholesale

$94.50CAD

Eco Sankofa Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair

Malik Jabir Dodoo

(1)

Signifying the importance of learning from the past, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that is characterized by a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artisan Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this decorative chair, crafted from sese wood and decorated by hand with colorful beads of recycled plastic that depict the Sankofa symbol. Hand-carved into the seat, the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame signifies the supremacy of God. The chair comes in two pieces.

$53.71CAD Wholesale

$53.71CAD

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.

$105.45CAD Wholesale

$105.45CAD

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 centre 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.

$26.85CAD Wholesale

$26.85CAD

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.

$184.04CAD Wholesale

$184.04CAD

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

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

$394.96CAD Wholesale

$394.96CAD

Sankofa Silhouette, Ghana Sese Wood Mask Hand Carved Brown

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

(6)

$265.62CAD Wholesale

$265.62CAD

Africa Sankofa, Sterling Silver Pendant

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$217.87CAD Wholesale

$217.87CAD

Sankofa Bird, Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

$94.50CAD Wholesale

$94.50CAD

Sankofa Bird, Unique Wood Mask

Eric Darko

(15)

$122.36CAD Wholesale

$122.36CAD

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

Victor Ayambire

(2)

$133.30CAD Wholesale

$133.30CAD

Batik wall hanging, 'Sankofa Aklowa' - African Cotton Batik Folk Art Wall Hanging

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Sankofa Aklowa, African Cotton Batik Folk Art Wall Hanging

K. Baka

(27)

$87.54CAD Wholesale

$87.54CAD

Sankofa Anoma, Oware table game

Kofi Tall Agudoawu

(1)

$146.24CAD Wholesale

$146.24CAD

Wood coasters, 'Sea Sankofa' (set of 2) - Set of 2 Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fish and Bird Coasters

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

Robert Lanyo

(42)

$19.89CAD Wholesale

$19.89CAD

Our Values, Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman

Kwasi Asante

(1)

$515.33CAD Wholesale

$515.33CAD

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

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

$231.80CAD Wholesale

$231.80CAD

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

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

$217.87CAD Wholesale

$217.87CAD

Back to My Roots, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$217.87CAD Wholesale

$217.87CAD

Back to Africa, Sterling silver dangle earrings

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$306.41CAD Wholesale

$306.41CAD

Our Traditions, African wood mask

Godfred France

(37)

$92.51CAD Wholesale

$92.51CAD

Look Back, African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

$122.36CAD Wholesale

$122.36CAD

Wood walking stick, 'Tracing Roots' - Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick Featuring Bird Motif Handle

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

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

$135.29CAD Wholesale

$135.29CAD

Return, Artisan Crafted Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

$105.45CAD Wholesale

$105.45CAD

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

Ibrahim Seyeed

(9)

$258.66CAD Wholesale

$258.66CAD

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

Philip Dankwa

(1)

$122.36CAD Wholesale

$122.36CAD

Wood sculpture, 'My Lovely Bird' - Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads

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

Kobina Asmah

(24)

$122.36CAD Wholesale

$122.36CAD

Chief's Machete of Tradition, Wood wall sculpture

Winfred Korley

(11)

$142.26CAD Wholesale

$142.26CAD

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

Francis Agbete

(67)

$146.24CAD Wholesale

$146.24CAD

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

Francis Agbete

(67)

$135.29CAD Wholesale

$135.29CAD

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