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Send to a friendHand-Carved Sese Wood Sankofa Sculpture from Ghana, "Sankofa Knowledge"
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Delivery EstimateSignifying the importance of learning from the past, the Adinkra symbol Sankofa is depicted by a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artisan Cynthia Danquah creates this sculpture, which she carves by hand from sese wood. This piece of home decor is named Yonko Pa Ye, an Akan phrase that means "it pays to have a good friend."
- 0.55 kgs
- 1.2 lbs
- 31.5 cm H x 15 cm W x 7 cm D
- 12.5" H x 6" W x 2.8" D
- Sese wood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Write a review"My materials include sustainably managed sources of wood as pendants and beads, which my husband carves for me. I draw inspiration from the traditions of my Akuapim culture, and of nature."
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