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African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art, "Sankofa"

Name: African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art, 'Sankofa'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 254694
Price: 62.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (33 reviews)

Product ID: 254694

by 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... more

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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.

80 grams
0.2 lbs

21 cm W x 31 cm H
8.25" W x 12.25" H

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Cotton thread on card stock
Arrives unframed
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Signed by the artist
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 254694

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Ernestina Oppong Asante

West Africa

African drums and wood carvings

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Patrick

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Apr 14, 2025

“Djembe”

Excellent

Purchased Item Visual Balance, Wood djembe drum

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Toni

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Aug 17, 2022

“Wall Decor”

I love this picture. It looks beautiful in my frame.

Wall decor

Purchased Item Ama II, Handmade Threadwork Art of Young African Girl with Bowl

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Rich from Delaware

From Delaware, USA

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Jul 27, 2022

“Beautiful Art”

Carefully executed. Brilliant colors. A great gift

Purchased Item Gye Nyame, Gye Nyame Adinkra Symbol African Threadwork Art

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Enabling Education

Ernestina supports and provides for her grandchildren's education.

Microcredit Financing

Ernestina Oppong Asante has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1600 and the most recent for $800. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood and paints, as well as leather for the drums.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Meet the Artist

Ernestina Oppong Asante African drums and wood carvings

(33)

"Though carving has long been regarded as the preserve of men, I'm glad that I have been able not only to infiltrate but to also make an impact on the trade."

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