sankofa (16 items)
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$69.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
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
Sankofa
Decorative Sese Wood and Brass Plate Tray
Sankofa, Decorative Sese Wood and Brass Plate Tray
Malik Jabir Dodoo
This decorative tray designed by Malik Jabir Dodoo is the perfect coffee table piece for your home. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the unique tray from local sese wood, hand painting the surface... read more$99.99Artist: Malik Jabir Dodoo
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$99.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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
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$69.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
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
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
Tracing Roots
Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick Featuring Bird Motif Handle
Tracing Roots, Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick Featuring Bird Motif Handle
Eva Asantewa Amakye
This ornate walking stick features an extremely versatile handle that pairs comfort with a beautifully carved bird motif. Ghanaian artist Eva Asantewa Amakye carves the walking stick from sese wood... read more$99.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
Sankofa Bird
Unique Wood Mask
Sankofa Bird, Unique Wood Mask
Eric Darko
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... read more$87.99Artist: Eric Darko
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$87.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
Wise Sankofa
Sankofa Bird Decorative African Staff Carved by Hand
Wise Sankofa, Sankofa Bird Decorative African Staff Carved by Hand
Eva Asantewa Amakye
The legendary Sankofa bird turning its long neck to let its head rest on its back symbolizes a return to one's roots. Eva Asantewa Amakye designs this stunning piece which, according to the customs of... read more$89.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
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$99.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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
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
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$77.99Artist: Kobina Asmah