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Handmade Sese Wood Bird-Themed Dangle Earrings from Ghana, "Returning Birds"
The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, meaning "return to your roots," is handcrafted from Ghanaian sese wood in these West African dangle earrings. Designed by Ali Mohammed, they depict a pair of birds with their heads turned back as they seek the wisdom of the past.
- 10 grams
- 0.35 oz
- 5 cm L x 4 cm W
- 2" L x 1.6" W
- Sese wood, brass hooks
- Hook earrings
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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Evie
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05/13/2022
"LOVE THESE!"
These were my Mothers Day gift and I love them. Very sentimental.
Best Uses
- Very cute, almost any time
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Returning Birds, Handmade Sese Wood Bird-Themed Dangle Earrings from Ghana
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- This was a gift for: Myself
- Occasion: Mother's Day
Rita
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01/11/2020
"Unique!"
These wooden birds are very unique and the carving is beautiful. I really love them!
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Dryad
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10/02/2017
"Earthy and modern"
These earrings are great, they are light, earthy and a beautiful abstraction of birds. The wood is very dark so if you have long dark hair they might not be too showy, but with a pony tail they look fantastic. I absolutely love them.
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ANN
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07/24/2017
"returning birds"
The first thing these were gift wrapped ,but didnt have to be-at first thought I paid extra,but guess not--the birds are ok-seemed like there was an little notch in the head of one-bird--They are nice and light.
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Bridgette
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07/16/2017
"Beautiful wood carving, earring broke"
I love these earrings. A little larger than I expected but I can adjust. The hook was bent when I opened the package. I tried to straighten it and it broke. I plan to just replace it myself
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Teree
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04/10/2022
"One of the favorites in my Santa collection."
Beautifully hand crafted. Unique and such a find.
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Charlene
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02/28/2022
"Subtle honor"
It was my honor to wear lovely handcrafted earrings. It is my pleasure to wear these with such a wonderful meaning and a nod to the African artisan who created this. Those in the know heartily compliment me on my choice...thats simply delightful...my heartfelt thanks.
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Erik
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02/14/2022
"Perfect gift for my wife"
My wife absolutely loved this beautiful necklace! She is passionate about the environment so this was the perfect gift! The craftsmanship put into the necklace shows! I couldn t be more pleased!
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- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: Valentine's Day
Darcy
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01/24/2022
"I wear these everyday"
I love these earrings. They are beautiful and joyful and look great with almost everything! Thank you for them!
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Robert
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01/22/2022
"A beautiful addition to our collection"
The photo drew my wife and I in. We collect unique Santa s and were looking for an Asian Santa — still an if anyone has a suggestion — when we saw Ali s ‘Father Christmas. We bought it and hoped the piece would be as special as the photo promised . It was. It s a beautiful piece that will remain in our family forever. Love it!
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Mary Jo
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12/12/2021
"Nicely made"
Just the perfect size to carry lip balm and lipstick in my purse. Very pleased with it.
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