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Sankofa Philosophy African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol

Theophilus Anum

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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 the past. The sese wood wall mask is crafted by hand featuring ornate embossed aluminum details.

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Sankofa African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art

Ernestina Oppong Asante

(33)

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 of a bird with its head turned backward. Adinkra symbols are visual icons that were introduced by the Akan peoples; they usually represent proverbs or concepts. The artisan places the cotton threads one by one as she creates the composition.

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Sankofa Bird Authentic Sese Wood African Mask

Sinclair Yao Daley

(16)

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 thread and recycled glass beads. Sankofa means "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form of a bird with its head tilted backward.

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Sankofa Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

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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 "go back and get it." The artist's interpretation of the word is to "bring the good things from the past into the present" and this retrospective piece of art is also a beautiful representation of West African wildlife.

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Our Traditions African wood mask

Godfred France

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Hand carved textures and rich colors distinguish a mask of opulent beauty. By Godfred France, it combines African sese wood in green, yellow, red and black for an original design with Ghanaian influence. He names it Sankofa, an Akan word meaning "return and get it."

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Tall Sankofa Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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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. The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, meaning "go back and get it," is carved into the mask's forehead.

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Sankofa Bird Unique Wood Mask

Eric Darko

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The Sankofa bird looks to the past for the wisdom to build its future, its presence as an Adinkra symbol highlighting this striking Ashanti mask from Ghana. Eric Darko hand-carves the piece, carefully adhering to tradition.

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Kumbu II Hand-Painted Wood Wall Art with Embossed Aluminum & Brass

Ali Ibrahim

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Derived from the wisdom of Ghana's Akan people, Sankofa embodies the profound principle of drawing strength from the past to forge a prosperous future. This captivating wall art by Ali Ibrahim features one of the two Sankofa symbols: a mythical bird eating a precious egg. This artful creation that also showcases a pair of lizards is hand-carved from sese wood, painted by hand and embellished with embossed aluminum and brass accents.

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Sankofa Icon Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents

Victor Ayambire

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Sankofa means “going back to one's roots” in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. Working with sese wood, the Ghanaian artisan crafts a traditional mask perfect for adding a cultural vibe to your interiors. On top of that, the artwork features a palette of vibrant hues, bird motifs and aluminum plates for a dazzling vibe.

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My Lovely Bird Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads

Kobina Asmah

(24)

"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 that which is useful, and carry it forward. Asmah is inspired by the legendary Adinkra symbols of Ashanti origin to carve this spectacular sese wood sculpture. Holding a seed in its beak, the bird has colorful wings studded with recycled glass beads, and etched patterns on its long neck. The base is inlaid with brass motifs.

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Chief's Machete of Tradition Wood wall sculpture

Winfred Korley

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Carved by hand from sese wood, this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned handwoven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade, adinkra symbols include the gye nyame (the supremacy of God) and sankofa (learn from the past). "In my own tribe, the Ga, newly elected chiefs are given this machete to hold during their inauguration," the artisan explains.

A loop on the handle permits it to hang on the wall.

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Ashanti Wisdom II Ashanti Adinkra Symbols Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel

Francis Agbete

(67)

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 themes with a rich proverbial content. For the Asante people, proverbs are regarded as a mark of wisdom. Hand-carved of sese wood by Agbete, the symbols on this long wall adornment include, starting at the top: Mmusuyidee or "that which removes ill luck," which stands for good fortune and sanctity followed by the most widely known symbol, Gye Nyame, hailing God's supremacy. Next is Sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past, Nkontim or queen’s servant, symbolizing loyalty and service, and the fifth is Akofena, the sword of war, represents courage and valor.

Includes galvanized steel hooks for hanging.

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$99.99
Ashanti Wisdom, Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel with Ashanti Adinkra Symbols

Francis Agbete

(67)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Sankofa Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Sankori, Handcrafted Blue, Red and Yellow African Sese Wood Mask

Philip Dankwa

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