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Wood sculpture, "Sankofa Bird Message"

Product ID: 205870

Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features... more

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Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form of a bird with its head tilted backward.

  • 1.26 kgs
  • 2.8 lbs
  • 48 cm H x 20 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 19" H x 7.75" W x 3.9" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum and copper
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 205870
Ali Ibrahim
Ali Ibrahim

West Africa

Wood sculptures and masks

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5

Jill

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Mar 05, 2019

A true reflection”

This piece is even more beautiful in person. As soon as I opened the package I was instantly pleased! The colors are vibrant and the craftsmanship is amazing.

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Sankofa Bird Message, Wood sculpture

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Jessica

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Oct 24, 2022

Exquisite piece of art”

This Gye Nyame Trophy, form the Akan people of Ghana, means He who knows and sees everything . It works very well with my other collection of African art and receives complements as well.

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Gye Nyame Trophy, Sese Wood Aluminum and Brass Adinkra Sculpture from Ghana

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Maria

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Sep 06, 2020

Conversation piece”

This is very tall and very nice! I love the symbolism of it and it is a great conversation piece. Everyone who enters my house wants to know more about my lovely bird. I will treasure it forever.

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  • Decoration

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Chante

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Nov 27, 2019

Amazing quality, craftsmanship, & origin story”

My ancestors come from the Akan people and I was so happy to get them this weapon as they made it clear no other would do. I genuinely was so ecstatic to receive my package and I love everything about the sword! It?s powerful, elegant, meaningful, and just downright badass! Thank Ali Ibrahim for crafting this with your own hands. I read your story and was truly touched. Keep up the amazing work!

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Gina P.

From Peekskill, NY, U.S.A.

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Aug 26, 2017

A Unique and Beautiful Piece”

What a beautifully crafted piece of art! When I received it, it was larger than I thought it would be, and I could tell right away that much love had gone into crafting this goblet. Mine is displayed on a black wood accent table in my dining room. Looks beautiful...Thank you Ali and Novica for bringing this wonderful art to us!

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