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Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures, "Colorful Sankofa"

Product ID: 292557

Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which means "return and get it," this pair of sculptures is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood... more

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Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which means "return and get it," this pair of sculptures is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, depicting two birds that stretch their necks to reach over their backs. One bird has an egg in its mouth and the other has a closed beak. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this pair of sculptures, elaborating each bird with multicolored paints and vibrant, recycled glass beads.

  • 0.49 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • Small sculpture: 18.5 cm H x 9.5 cm W x 5 cm D
  • Small sculpture: 7.25" H x 3.7" W x 2" D
  • Large sculpture: 19 cm H x 11.5 cm W x 5 cm D
  • Large sculpture: 7.5" H x 4.5" W x 2" D

  • Sese wood, recycled glass beads, brass
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Promotes recycling and reduces waste
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 292557
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

West Africa

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Monica

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Jan 07, 2023

Beautifully crafted”

These ornaments went on my mantle. I get compliments on them from absolutely everyone.

Purchased Item Colorful Sankofa, Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures

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Arrita

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Jun 11, 2024

Very detailed”

Nicely made solid, and the color is stunning and distinct.

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Barbara

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May 12, 2024

awesome mask”

loved it

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Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Abdul has four children of his own and and cares for an additional four. All eight children live with him and he treats them all as his own.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Abdul has a dream of establishing an art academy for carving and sharing the African culture that is so closely tied to wood carving. So far, he has trained over 30 people but hopes that number can grow to be in the hundreds with an academy.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Since he started working with NOVICA, he has been able to grow his business. Through NOVICA and his determination, every day he gets a little closer to his goal of empowering and training others in carving.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to pay for improvements to his workshop.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Abdul financially supports the education of his own four children and the four other children that live with him.

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