sankofa (30 items)
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$49.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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
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
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 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 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$99.99$89.99Artist: Samuel Lovi
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$39.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
Double Sankofa Bird
Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask
Double Sankofa Bird, Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask
Micheal Oppong
Micheal Oppong in Ghana call his fascinating wall mask, Sankofa, a Ghanaian Akan word that means, "going back to one's roots." The artisan hand carves the figurative mask from local sese... read more$167.99Artist: Micheal Oppong
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$169.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$79.99Artist: Eric Darko
Sankofa Aklowa
African Cotton Batik Folk Art Wall Hanging
Sankofa Aklowa, African Cotton Batik Folk Art Wall Hanging
K. Baka
Sunlight drenches this batik on cotton work by K. Baka. Set in Aburi, an "aklowa" (village) about 30 miles north of Accra, the painting is a personal expression of what the artist considers... read more$59.99Artist: K. Baka
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$129.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$279.99Artist: Raphat Asigbey
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
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$159.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$47.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
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
Sankofa
Handmade Wood Djembe Drum
Sankofa, Handmade Wood Djembe Drum
Ernestina Oppong Asante
The outlines of a cross and an arched bird holding an egg in its beak, represent Sankofa, and Adinkra symbol suggesting that the values of the past need to be revived in the present. Djembe drums... read more$319.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
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$209.99Artist: Lawrence Kattah
Sankofa Anoma
Oware table game
Sankofa Anoma, Oware table game
Kofi Tall Agudoawu
Full of traditional meaning, this oware table set is made of white ofram wood. Patiently carved by Kofi 'Tall' Agudoawu, it is finished with linseed oil and wax. The game board is complemented with... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Kofi Tall Agudoawu
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$157.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
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$119.99Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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$379.99Artist: Kwasi Asante
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$269.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
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
Chief's Machete of Tradition
Wood wall sculpture
Chief's Machete of Tradition, Wood wall sculpture
Winfred Korley
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... read more$99.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Ashanti Wisdom II
Ashanti Adinkra Symbols Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel
Ashanti Wisdom II, Ashanti Adinkra Symbols Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel
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$94.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Revival
Wood mini-djembe drum
Revival, Wood mini-djembe drum
Ernestina Oppong Asante
The Sankofa Anoma symbol graces this beautiful mini-djembe by Ernestina Oppong Asante. An Adinkra symbol communicating popular wisdom, it directs Africans to the roots and strengths of their... read more$89.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
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$157.99Artist: Ali Mohammed