sankofa bird (19 items)
Sankofa Thoughts
Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana
Sankofa Thoughts, Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana
Kwasi George
Signifying the importance of learning from the past, the traditional Adinkra symbol Sankofa depicts a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artisan Kwasi George creates this African... read more$139.99Artist: Kwasi George
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$129.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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$104.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
Sankofa Bird
Bird Theme Folk Art African Mask
Sankofa Bird, Bird Theme Folk Art African Mask
Ali Mohammed
Based on traditional Ghanaian artistry, this elegant mask boasts modern colors. Ali Mohammed creates an original design of graceful lines. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, it depicts the Ghanaian... read more$94.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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$67.99Artist: Godfred France
Sankofa Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra
Sankofa Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
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$67.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
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$84.99Artist: Ransford Bediako
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$129.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
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$64.99Artist: Awudu Saaed
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$39.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
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$199.99Artist: Alex Ansah Ampofo
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$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Sankofa Spirit
West African Wood Mask Hand Carved in Ghana
Sankofa Spirit, West African Wood Mask Hand Carved in Ghana
Kwasi George
Ghanaian artisan Kwasi George crafts an original mask rich with West African symbolism. The hand-carved sese wood visage is crowned with a stylized version of the adinkra symbol sankofa, traditionally... read more$109.99Artist: Kwasi George
Sankofa Icon
Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents
Sankofa Icon, Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents
Victor Ayambire
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... read more$89.99Artist: Victor Ayambire
Sankofa Pattern
Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask
Sankofa Pattern, Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask
Paul Ababisa
Depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its back, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that signifies the importance of learning from the past. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates... read more$27.99Artist: Paul Ababisa
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$179.99Artist: Ibrahim Seyeed
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$67.99Artist: Rapheal L. Commey
Adinkra Bird
Sese Wood and Aluminum Adinkra Wall Mask Carved in Ghana
Adinkra Bird, Sese Wood and Aluminum Adinkra Wall Mask Carved in Ghana
Theophilus Sackey
Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this stunning mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the attractive design, before... read more$79.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey