sankofa (9 items)
Sankofa Journey
Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask from Africa
Sankofa Journey, Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask from Africa
Enoch Adjei
Hand carved from local sese wood and aluminum plating, this mask makes a whimsical addition to your walls. A large bird painted in bright blue sits upon the mask's head and cranes forward with... read more$239.99Artist: Enoch Adjei
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
Supporting Sankofa
Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana
Supporting Sankofa, Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana
Raphat Asigbey
Supporting the top of an accent table, the Adinkra symbol Sankofa is hand-carved of cedar wood. Taking the form of a bird picking an egg up off its back, Sankofa translates to "go back and get... read more$269.99Artist: Raphat Asigbey
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$297.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
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
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
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$214.99Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah