Cotton Cloth Batik Wall Hanging with Bird Design, "Pondering Bird"

Ghanaian artist Gladys Ayorkor Ayi crafts this exquisite batik wall hanging with an intricate bird design. The word written on the piece, Sankofa, is a Ghanaian Akan word, meaning returning to one's roots or going back to the old traditions. This can be reflected in the design, as the bird has its head turned while looking behind itself, signifying a longing to return from where it came.