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Green Sankofa
Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Green Sankofa, Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Theophilus Sackey
The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg from its back, means "go back and get it." Reflecting on the importance of learning from the past, Ghana's Theophilus... read more
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$39.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
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Sankofa Wisdom
Original African Wood Mask
Sankofa Wisdom, Original African Wood Mask
Awudu Saaed
Ghana's Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this large sese wood mask to showcase the Sankofa Adinkra symbol. Represented by a bird looking backwards, Sankofa encourages to retrieve from the... read more
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$59.99Artist: Awudu Saaed
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African Sankofa
Sankofa-Themed Ebony Wood Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 4)
African Sankofa, Sankofa-Themed Ebony Wood Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 4)
Robert Lanyo
Inspired by African culture, Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo creates this set of four ornaments. He works with natural ebony wood, hand-carving two depictions of the African continent. The other two... read more
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$37.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
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Tall Sankofa
Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana
Tall Sankofa, Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Designed by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask will add a touch of African culture to your home. The long mask is hand-carved of sese wood and painted in tones of black, white, and blue.... read more
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$49.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Gye Nyame and Sankofa
African Kente Cloth Wall Collage
Gye Nyame and Sankofa, African Kente Cloth Wall Collage
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Traditional Adinkra symbols of Ghana inspire this captivating painting by Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. The upper image represents sankofa, meaning "go back to your roots," a message conveyed... read more
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$104.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
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Adinkra Symbols I
Ghanaian Threadwork Wall Art
Adinkra Symbols I, Ghanaian Threadwork Wall Art
Ernestina Oppong Asante
Ernestina Oppong Asante shares the wisdom of the legendary Adinkra symbols with this colorful threadwork composition. She reveals the presence of three women holding symbols as she applies one thread... read more
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$164.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
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Africa Sankofa
Sterling Silver Pendant
Africa Sankofa, Sterling Silver Pendant
Length: 1.4" x 1.1" W
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Joycelyn Sena Zigah honors tradition with the modern design of this sterling silver pendant. It is crafted by hand in the shape of the African continent. A gleaming bird stands with its neck and head... read more
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$147.99Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah
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Colorful Sankofa
Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures
Colorful Sankofa, Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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... read more
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$119.95Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Sankofa Birds
Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)
Sankofa Birds, Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
As a traditional Akan adinkra symbol, the Sankofa bird has special significance in Ghana. The bird is always depicted as looking backwards, to symbolize the concept of "going back to one's... read more
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$94.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Sankofa Bird Message
Wood sculpture
Sankofa Bird Message, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
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... read more
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$157.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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My Lovely Bird
Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads
My Lovely Bird, Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads
Kobina Asmah
"This is my lovely bird," confides Kobina Asmah of this amazing sculpture. Turning its head back on itself, this bird becomes the Sankofa symbol that reminds one to retrieve from the past... read more
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$79.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
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Ghanaian Sankofa Birds
Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)
Ghanaian Sankofa Birds, Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Working in native sese wood, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a pair of birds as sculptures. One holds a golden egg while both turn to look behind them. An Ashanti icon, the birds depict a traditional... read more
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$99.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Sankofa
Sankofa Adinkra Symbol Original Acrylic Painting
Sankofa, Sankofa Adinkra Symbol Original Acrylic Painting
Fiifi Nyame
Bold colors against a black background and dynamic, gestural strokes define this original acrylic painting from Fiifi Nyame of Ghana. The composition is centered by the adinkra symbol sankofa, which... read more$209.99Artist: Fiifi Nyame
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Sankofa Stride
Sankofa Adinkra Symbol Wood Walking Stick
Sankofa Stride, Sankofa Adinkra Symbol Wood Walking Stick
Kwasi Asante
Beautifully hand carved by Ghanaian artisan Kwasi Asante, this sese wood walking stick is topped with the adinkra symbol sankofa, which means "go back and get it". The symbol of the bird... read more$114.99Artist: Kwasi Asante
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Sankofa
Signed Painting of Sankofa and Adinkra Symbols from Ghana
Sankofa, Signed Painting of Sankofa and Adinkra Symbols from Ghana
Frank Nii Amaarh Ashiteye
Filled with color and Ashanti spiritualism, this inspired painting is by Frank Nii Amaarh Ashiteye. "I included masks of various colors with different meanings: the green one symbolizes... read more$809.99Artist: Frank Nii Amaarh Ashiteye
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Adinkra Festival
Sankofa Symbol African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana
Adinkra Festival, Sankofa Symbol African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana
Stephen Babs
The forehead of this African mask displays the curved shape of the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which illustrates the importance of learning from the past. Ghanaian artisan Stephen Babs hand-carves this... read more$169.99Artist: Stephen Babs
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Sankofa Face
Adinkra Sankofa African Wood Mask from Ghana
Sankofa Face, Adinkra Sankofa African Wood Mask from Ghana
Theophilus Sackey
Hand-carved of sese wood, this round African mask in deep red and white will make a cultural addition to any space. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey creates the mask, its forehead decorated with the Adinkra... read more
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$49.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
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Adinkra Sankofa
Adinkra Sankofa Bird Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Adinkra Sankofa, Adinkra Sankofa Bird Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 15.75"
Ali Mohammed
One of the most recognized Adinkra symbols, the sankofa bird centers this necklace by Ali Mohammed. Turning its head upon its body, the image symbolizes learning from the past as well as returning to... read more
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$34.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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Our Values
Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman
Our Values, Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman
Kwasi Asante
Elegantly carved from sese wood, the Sankofa symbol lends its fluid grace to this throne ottoman. Kwasi Asante creates a delightful design filled with significance. A Ghanaian adinkra symbol, the... read more$397.99Artist: Kwasi Asante
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Return and Get It
African Adinkra Symbol Handcrafted Wood and Bead Mask
Return and Get It, African Adinkra Symbol Handcrafted Wood and Bead Mask
Victoria Agyepomaa
This handsome mask from Victoria Agyepomaa in Ghana is rich in Akan symbolism. The hand-carved wood mask is ornamented with recycled glass beads and painted with a red sankofa adinkra symbol. Adinkra... read more
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$104.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
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Sankofa Charm
Sankofa Adinkra Ceramic Decorative Teapot from Ghana
Sankofa Charm, Sankofa Adinkra Ceramic Decorative Teapot from Ghana
Samuel Lovi
By Ghanaian artisan Samuel Lovi, this tea pot makes a charming home decor accessory. This teapot is handcrafted from ceramic with a rustic pattern and finish. Raffia fiber is used to wrap the handle... read more
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$99.99Artist: Samuel Lovi
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Sankofa Gleam
Wood and Aluminum Sankofa Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Sankofa Gleam, Wood and Aluminum Sankofa Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Otchere Raymond
Gleaming brightly, accents of embossed aluminum decorate this hand-carved sese wood wall sculpture from Ghana. Otchere Raymond designs this sculpture, which offers a depiction of the traditional... read more
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$109.99Artist: Otchere Raymond
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Sankofa Twins
African Wall or Table Masks with Adinkra Symbols (Pair)
Sankofa Twins, African Wall or Table Masks with Adinkra Symbols (Pair)
Theophilus Anum
Beautifully carved, these two masks are crafted of native sese wood by Theophilus Anum. The curved tops of both masks depict the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, a bird with its head turned backwards and an... read more
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$149.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
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Sankofa Duo
Hand-Carved Cedarwood Adinkra Accent Table from Ghana
Sankofa Duo, Hand-Carved Cedarwood Adinkra Accent Table from Ghana
Raphat Asigbey
The Adinkra symbol sankofa, meaning "go back and get it," is hand-carved of cedarwood into the two legs of this Ghanaian accent table. Raphat Asigbey designs the table, diligently realizing... read more
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$287.99Artist: Raphat Asigbey
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Verdant Sankofa
Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana
Verdant Sankofa, Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana
Rapheal L. Commey
Against a verdant green forehead, the traditional Adinkra symbol Sankofa decorates this African mask. Ghanaian designer Rapheal L. Commey offers this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of... read more
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$64.99Artist: Rapheal L. Commey
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Sankofa
Adinkra Symbol Accent Table from Ghanaian Artisan
Sankofa, Adinkra Symbol Accent Table from Ghanaian Artisan
Joseph Boateng
This richly-detailed round accent table is the original creation of Joseph Boateng in Ghana. Using traditional hand tools, he carves the table from native sese wood, with a pedestal depicting a bird... read more
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$299.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
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Green Sankofa
Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Sankofa Sculpture from Ghana
Green Sankofa, Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Sankofa Sculpture from Ghana
Malik Jabir Dodoo
Depicting a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back, the Adinkra symbol Sankofa represents the importance of learning from the past. Ghanaian artist Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this cultural Sankofa... read more$29.99Artist: Malik Jabir Dodoo
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Odo Yede
Heart and Home Motif Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Odo Yede, Heart and Home Motif Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.6" x 1.8" W x 0.1" D
Ali Mohammed
Ali Mohammed of Ghana designs this pair of ebony wood dangle earrings titled Odo Yede, an Akan phrase meaning "love is very sweet." The double-scroll, heart-like design is an Adinkra symbol... read more
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$19.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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Sankofa Tree
Cow and Tree Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Sankofa Tree, Cow and Tree Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Raymond Yaw Afari
Signifying the importance of learning from the past, the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, meaning "go back and get it," takes the form of a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artist... read more
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$127.99Artist: Raymond Yaw Afari
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Sankofa Head
African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana
Sankofa Head, African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana
Alex Ansah Ampofo
Ghanaian artisan Alex Ansah Ampofo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood. The forehead features the image of the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its... read more
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$197.99Artist: Alex Ansah Ampofo
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Sankofa
African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art
Sankofa, African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art
Ernestina Oppong Asante
This handcrafted threadwork wall art from Ernestina Oppong Asante features the sankofa, an adinkra symbol that is understood as "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form... read more
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$69.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
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Adinkra Roots
Ebony Wood Adinkra Bird Dangle Earrings from Bali
Adinkra Roots, Ebony Wood Adinkra Bird Dangle Earrings from Bali
Length: 2" x 2" W x 0.4" D
Robert Lanyo
Representing the Adinkra symbol for sankofa, this pair of dangle earrings depict birds that reach to grab eggs off their backs. Meaning "go back and get it" in the Twi dialect, these... read more
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$23.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
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Yellow Sankofa
Aluminum and Sese Wood Sankofa Relief Panel from Ghana
Yellow Sankofa, Aluminum and Sese Wood Sankofa Relief Panel from Ghana
Kobina Asmah
Handcrafted of embossed aluminum and brass over painted black sese wood, this Ghanaian relief panel is designed by Kobina Asmah. He details the center of the panel with the Adinkra symbol Sankofa... read more
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$64.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
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Returning Birds
Handmade Sese Wood Bird-Themed Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Returning Birds, Handmade Sese Wood Bird-Themed Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1" x 1.6" W
Ali Mohammed
The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, meaning "return to your roots," is handcrafted from Ghanaian sese wood in this pair of African dangle earrings. Ali Mohammed designs the earrings, depicting a... read more
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$23.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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Sankofa Knowledge
Hand-Carved Sese Wood Sankofa Sculpture from Ghana
Sankofa Knowledge, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Sankofa Sculpture from Ghana
Cynthia Danquah
Signifying 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... read more
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$89.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
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The Sankofa Bird
Signed Expressionist Sankofa Adinkra Painting from Ghana
The Sankofa Bird, Signed Expressionist Sankofa Adinkra Painting from Ghana
Emmanuel Kwaku Akrasi
Depicted as a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back, Sankofa is an African Adinkra symbol that illustrates the importance of learning from the past. Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Kwaku Akrasi paints... read more
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$129.99Artist: Emmanuel Kwaku Akrasi
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Eco Sankofa
Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Mask Hand Mirror from Ghana
Eco Sankofa, Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Mask Hand Mirror from Ghana
Baba Jamal
Hand-carved from sese wood in the shape of an African mask, this hand mirror will add a cultural touch to your bathroom or vanity. Baba Jamal designs this mirror, decorated on the outside with... read more$54.99Artist: Baba Jamal
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Sankofa Philosophy
African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol
Sankofa Philosophy, African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol
Theophilus Anum
Theophilus Anum designs a mask of impressive beauty crowned with the Sankofa bird, from the Akan adinkra symbol. Shaped like a bird with its head turned towards its back, it symbolizes learning from... read more
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$127.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
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Sankofa
Adinkra Symbol Cotton Batik Wall Hanging
Sankofa, Adinkra Symbol Cotton Batik Wall Hanging
Gladys Ayorkor Ayi
West African adinkra symbols typically represent common idioms or wisdom. This one-of-a-kind cotton wall hanging features sankofa, an adinkra symbol of a bird grabbing an egg off its back. It... read more$99.99Artist: Gladys Ayorkor Ayi
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Elephant Color
Sese Wood and Aluminum Elephant Sculpture from Ghana
Elephant Color, Sese Wood and Aluminum Elephant Sculpture from Ghana
Samuel Appeadu
Hand-carved of sese wood with a black finish, a majestic elephant wears colorful regalia of embossed aluminum in this sculpture from Ghana. Samuel Appeadu designs this wonderful sculpture... read more
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$129.99Artist: Samuel Appeadu
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Colors of Mama
Colorful African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana
Colors of Mama, Colorful African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana
Samuel Appeadu
Hand-carved of sese wood and accented with embossed aluminum, the face of an African mother adds to your wall decor in this mask from Ghana. Samuel Appeadu designs the colorful mask, featuring the... read more
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$94.99Artist: Samuel Appeadu
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Colorful Sankofa
Adinkra-Themed African Wood Wall Mask from Ghana
Colorful Sankofa, Adinkra-Themed African Wood Wall Mask from Ghana
Ransford Bediako
Illustrating the importance of learning from the past, Sankofa is an Adinkra symbol portrayed by a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its back. Hand-carved from sese wood, the Sankofa bird is... read more
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$79.99Artist: Ransford Bediako
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Grateful Bird
Bird-Themed Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana
Grateful Bird, Bird-Themed Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana
Ibrahim Seyeed
Designed by Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed, this African mask makes a striking addition to any home. At the forehead, the image of a bird reaches down to retrieve an egg, representing the Adinkra... read more
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$169.99Artist: Ibrahim Seyeed
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Sankofa Adinkra Bird
Handmade Wood Jewelry Box
Sankofa Adinkra Bird, Handmade Wood Jewelry Box
Ahmed Baba Osmanu
Ahmed Baba Osmanu is inspired by the traditional treasure boxes of kings for the design of this jewelry box. Carved from sese wood, the box is adorned with the legendary Sankofa Adinkra symbol that is... read more
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$114.99Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Modern Sankofa
Steel and Copper Adinkra Sankofa Sculpture from Ghana
Modern Sankofa, Steel and Copper Adinkra Sankofa Sculpture from Ghana
Fiifi Nkuah
Signifying the importance of learning from our past, sankofa is an African adinkra symbol that depicts the image of a bird reaching to grab an egg off of its back. Ghanaian artist Fiifi Nkuah creates... read more
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$294.99Artist: Fiifi Nkuah
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Adinkra Symbols II
African Threadwork Wall Art
Adinkra Symbols II, African Threadwork Wall Art
Ernestina Oppong Asante
Ernestina Oppong Asante shares the wisdom of the legendary Adinkra symbols with this colorful threadwork composition. She reveals the presence of three women, with two holding symbols as she applies... read more
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$89.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
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Maame Sankofa
African Wood Wall Mask with Recycled Glass Beadwork
Maame Sankofa, African Wood Wall Mask with Recycled Glass Beadwork
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Hand-carved from sese wood, this African wood mask is titled Maame Sankofa or "Mother of Sankofa" by its designer, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Sankofa is a Twi word meaning "reach back and get... read more
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$94.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Sankofa Face
Adinkra-Themed Sese Wood Relief Panel from Ghana
Sankofa Face, Adinkra-Themed Sese Wood Relief Panel from Ghana
Eric Nyarkoh
Inspired by African culture and traditional masks, Ghanaian artisan Eric Nyarkoh creates this relief panel. An face is hand-carved from sese wood, its eyes and cheeks forming the abstract depiction of... read more$124.99Artist: Eric Nyarkoh
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Eco Sankofa
Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair
Eco Sankofa, Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair
Malik Jabir Dodoo
Signifying the importance of learning from the past, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that is characterized by a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artisan Malik Jabir Dodoo... read more$34.99Artist: Malik Jabir Dodoo
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Sankofa Bird
Hand Carved Adinkra Theme African Walking Stick
Sankofa Bird, Hand Carved Adinkra Theme African Walking Stick
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires this beautiful walking stick by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image. This is understood as "go back to your... read more
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$107.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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Sankofa
Hand Crafted Round Wood Accent Table from Ghana
Sankofa, Hand Crafted Round Wood Accent Table from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Vibrant red and natural cream contrast profoundly with black in this beautifully crafted accent table presented by Winfred Korley of Ghana. The base of this circular table features a wavy and abstract... read more
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$279.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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Learn from History
Handcrafted Ebony Wood Sankofa Ornaments (Set of 4)
Learn from History, Handcrafted Ebony Wood Sankofa Ornaments (Set of 4)
Robert Lanyo
Artisan Robert Lanyo of Ghana handcrafts this set of four ebony wood ornaments of the Sankofa Adinkra symbol of a backwards looking bird, which means to look back into history and learn from what may... read more
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$39.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
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Sankofa
African wood mask
Sankofa, African wood mask
Kwadwo Antwi
With half-closed eyes and opened mouth, this black and red mask features a protruding Sankofa on the forehead. Inspired by cranes that turn their heads backwards on their bodies to sleep, Sankofa is... read more$87.99Artist: Kwadwo Antwi
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Sankofa Bird
Authentic Sese Wood African Mask
Sankofa Bird, Authentic Sese Wood African Mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Inspired by the sankofa, a traditional Ghanaian adinkra symbol, Sinclair Yao Daley creates a colorful African mask. He carves the image from seasoned sese wood and adds earrings of multicolor cotton... read more
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$99.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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Sankofa Symbol
Sankofa Symbol Authentic African Djembe Handcrafted Drum
Sankofa Symbol, Sankofa Symbol Authentic African Djembe Handcrafted Drum
Robert K. Ghartey
Beautiful and sonorous, this djembe drum features an engraved adinkra symbol on the base. The sankofa is understood as "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form of a bird... read more$479.99Artist: Robert K. Ghartey
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Sankofa
Mixed Media Sankofa Painting from Ghana
Sankofa, Mixed Media Sankofa Painting from Ghana
K. Baka
Representing the importance of learning from the past, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that translates to "go back and get it." With a painted neck and legs, a bird reaches to grab... read more
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$39.99Artist: K. Baka
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Back to Africa
Sterling silver dangle earrings
Back to Africa, Sterling silver dangle earrings
Length: 2.3" x 1.1" W
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Superimposed on a map of Africa is a beloved adinkra symbol. These West African symbols communicate sayings and concepts through images. "The Sankofa depicts a bird that turns to look over its... read more
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$204.99Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah
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Adinkra
Brown and Cream Wood Folding Table with Adinkra Symbols
Adinkra, Brown and Cream Wood Folding Table with Adinkra Symbols
Ali Mohammed
Ghanaian artisan Ali Mohammed presents an intriguing sese wood accent table with cultural significance. The tabletop bears a series of adinkra symbols, carved and painted in ivory over dark brown.... read more
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$159.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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Sankofa African Mask
Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging
Sankofa African Mask, Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging
K. Baka
Shades of blue and turquoise on yellow define an African mask on this beautiful wall hanging. On the headdress, an adinkra symbol conveys popular wisdom. It is known as sankofa, meaning "return... read more
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$54.99Artist: K. Baka
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Sankofa Bird
African Sankofa Mask from Ghana
Sankofa Bird, African Sankofa Mask from Ghana
Godfred France
A bird perches atop this elongated mask by Godfred France, and leans forward to caress the forehead with its beak. Adorned with white clay and polished brass, this mask is the artisan's own design. He... read more
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$59.99Artist: Godfred France
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Sankofa Beat
Artisan Crafted African Adinkra Theme Djembe Drum (20 Inch)
Sankofa Beat, Artisan Crafted African Adinkra Theme Djembe Drum (20 Inch)
Lawrence Kattah
Sankofa, a traditional West African adinkra symbol, adorns the base of a traditional djembe drum. It depicts a bird with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back. The word sankofa in the... read more
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$229.99Artist: Lawrence Kattah
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Ashanti Wisdom
Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel with Ashanti Adinkra Symbols
Ashanti Wisdom, Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel with Ashanti Adinkra Symbols
Francis Agbete
Francis Agbete finds inspiration in the wisdom and artistry of the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people. Originally credited to Nana Kofi Adinkra, these legendary symbols revolve around several... read more
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$99.99Artist: Francis Agbete
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Sankofa Bird
Hand Made Wood Mask
Sankofa Bird, Hand Made Wood Mask
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Chief carver Nana Frimpong celebrates Ashanti wisdom with the original design of this mask. Carved from sese wood, it features the legendary Sankofa bird with its head resting on its back. One of the... read more
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$59.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
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Look Back
African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick
Look Back, African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires this beautiful walking stick by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image. This is understood as "go back to your... read more
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$89.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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Africa Adinkra
Adinkra Sese Wood and Aluminum Africa Relief Panel
Africa Adinkra, Adinkra Sese Wood and Aluminum Africa Relief Panel
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Reprising the oral history concepts and aphorisms of the Ashanti empire, Ghana's Winfred Ansah Okoampah designs an exquisite wall sculpture. Hand-carved from sese wood, it contains the adinkra symbols... read more
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$139.99Artist: Winfred Ansah Okoampah
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Past and Present Unity
Brown and Black African Style Accent Table with Bird Motif
Past and Present Unity, Brown and Black African Style Accent Table with Bird Motif
Joseph Boateng
Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng crafts a unique accent table rich with West African symbolism. Hand-carved from native sese wood, the pedestal of the table features three figures holding hand in a... read more
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$274.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
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Ashanti Sankofa Bird
Wood sculpture
Ashanti Sankofa Bird, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
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... read more
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$157.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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Sankofa
Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa
Sankofa, Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Hand carved from rich sese wood and colored with deep scarlet red and black paint, West African artist Winfred Ansah Okoampah presents this sculpture of a bird named Sankofa, an Adinkra symbol meaning... read more
(4)
$107.99Artist: Winfred Ansah Okoampah
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Adinkra Combs
Comb-Shaped Sese Wood Adinkra Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Adinkra Combs, Comb-Shaped Sese Wood Adinkra Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 1.2" W
Ali Mohammed
Hand-carved of sese wood, two combs representing the adinkra symbol duafeare featured in these dangle earring by Ali Mohammed. Duafe represents feminine virtue or everlasting love. The earrings dangle... read more
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$23.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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Black Sankofa
Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Black Sankofa, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more
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$139.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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Be Positive
Ashanti wood mask
Be Positive, Ashanti wood mask
Eric Darko
Eric Darko takes inspiration from the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people to craft this mesmerizing mask. Elegantly detailed with embossed brass plates, the mask features the sankofa bird, which... read more
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$79.99Artist: Eric Darko
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Cinnamon Adinkra Celebration
Men's Leather Wristband Bracelet
Cinnamon Adinkra Celebration, Men's Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
By Gill Quarcoopome in Ghana, this bracelet for men celebrates West Africa's renowned adinkra symbols, which convey popular wisdom and proverbs. Stamped into cinnamon brown leather, nkyinkyim (twist... read more
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$44.99Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
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Brown Ashanti Bird
Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse
Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse
Ali Ibrahim
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... read more
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$167.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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Spotted Sankofa
Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Spotted Sankofa, Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more
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$144.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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Red Sankofa
African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents
Red Sankofa, African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more
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$139.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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Back to My Roots
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Back to My Roots, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.4" x 0.6" W
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Transformed into earrings by Joycelyn Sena Zigah is a beloved adinkra symbol. These West African symbols communicate sayings and concepts through images. "The Sankofa depicts a bird that turns to... read more
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$147.99Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah
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Back to My Roots
Handmade Sterling Silver Bird Pendant
Back to My Roots, Handmade Sterling Silver Bird Pendant
Length: 1.4" x 0.7" W
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Transformed into a pendant by Joycelyn Sena Zigah is a beloved Adinkra symbol. These West African symbols communicate sayings and concepts through images. "The Sankofa depicts a bird that turns... read more
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$109.99Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah
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Sankofa Silhouette
Ghana Sese Wood Mask Hand Carved Brown
Sankofa Silhouette, Ghana Sese Wood Mask Hand Carved Brown
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
The Akan word sankofa means "back to my roots" and is the inspiration for this design. This African mask is made from local materials by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah. Using sese... read more
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$184.99Artist: Winfred Ansah Okoampah
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Meton Ade Pa
Unique Beaded Wood African Mask Handmade in Ghana
Meton Ade Pa, Unique Beaded Wood African Mask Handmade in Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This gorgeously beaded mask is the creation of artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana. He carves the rubberwood mask by hand, and embellishes it with recycled glass beads of various colors. The beaded... read more
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$107.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Return
Artisan Crafted Wood Mask
Return, Artisan Crafted Wood Mask
Theophilus Sackey
Suggesting ritual scarification, richly textures repoussé adorns the features of an African mask. The design arises from the artisan's own imagination, as Theophilus Sackey depicts an adinkra symbol... read more
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$74.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
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Look Back
African Decorative Wood Plate and Stand
Look Back, African Decorative Wood Plate and Stand
Kobina Asmah
Working in native sese wood, Kobina Asmah depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. This elegant decorative plate features the sankofa image, created with... read more
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$69.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
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Duafe Comb
Artisan Crafted Adinkra Wood Necklace with Duafe Comb Symbol
Duafe Comb, Artisan Crafted Adinkra Wood Necklace with Duafe Comb Symbol
Length: 15.75"
Ali Mohammed
Ali Mohammed designs a necklace of admirable West African styling. The duafe or comb Adinkra symbol centers the necklace - it symbolizes the care one most take toward our own person. The hand-carved... read more
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$29.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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Ashanti Honor
Ashanti wood mask
Ashanti Honor, Ashanti wood mask
Eric Danquah
Noble and solemn, this Ashanti mask honors the custom of these legendary people from Ghana. It is carved of sese wood by hand by Eric Danquah featuring the dansinkra coiffure, unique to the Ashanti.... read more
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$69.99Artist: Eric Danquah
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Return
Ebony and Bamboo Handcrafted Necklace from Ghana
Return, Ebony and Bamboo Handcrafted Necklace from Ghana
Size: longer than 22 inches
Ali Mohammed
A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires this necklace by Ali Mohammed. Carved by hand, the ebony wood pendant features the Sankofa image. This is understood as "go back to your... read more
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$44.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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