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Tall Sankofa Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

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.

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
Africa Sankofa Sterling Silver Pendant

Length: 1.4" x 1.1" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

Joycelyn Sena Zigah honors tradition with the modern design of this sterling silver pendant. It is crafted by hand in the shape of the African continent. A gleaming bird stands with its neck and head turned backwards. Known as Sankofa, this Adinkra symbol encourages to learn from past experience, and carry on forward.

.925 Sterling silver

$141.30 Wholesale

~~$157~~ $141.30
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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.

$80.10 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $80.10
Supporting Sankofa Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

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 it," signifying the importance of learning from the past. Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this accent table.

$242.10 Wholesale

~~$269~~ $242.10
Adinkra Roots Ebony Wood Adinkra Bird Dangle Earrings from Bali

Length: 2" x 2" W x 0.4" D

Robert Lanyo

(42)

Representing the Adinkra symbol for sankofa, this pair of dangle earrings depict birds that reach to grab eggs off their backs. Meaning "go back and get it" in the Twi dialect, these striking symbols are handcrafted of natural ebony wood by Ghana's Robert Lanyo to adorn the ears on brass hooks.

$17.10 Wholesale

~~$19~~ $17.10
Verdant Sankofa Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana

Rapheal L. Commey

(6)

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 sese wood. A hand-painted design and clay rub finnish this striking, cultural mask.

$60.30 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $60.30
Sankofa Duo Hand-Carved Cedarwood Adinkra Accent Table from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

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 the birds with great detail. He etches a sun design into the table's round surface, painting the entire piece by hand for an exciting addition to your home.

$251.10 Wholesale

~~$279~~ $251.10
Our Values Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman

Kwasi Asante

(1)

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 Sankofa bird reaches into the past and returns with values and assets that can be used to build the future.

$323.10 Wholesale

~~$359~~ $323.10
Sankofa Head African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana

Alex Ansah Ampofo

(1)

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 back and signifying the importance of learning from the past. The brow is decorated with the Adinkra symbol Akofena, representing courage and valor. Embossed aluminum enhances this mask, which is rubbed with clay for a rustic finish.

$179.10 Wholesale

~~$199~~ $179.10
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.

$62.10 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $62.10
Sankofa Philosophy African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol

Theophilus Anum

(13)

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.

$116.10 Wholesale

~~$129~~ $116.10
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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.

$93.60 Wholesale

~~$104~~ $93.60
Grateful Bird, Bird-Themed Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana

Ibrahim Seyeed

(9)

$161.10 Wholesale

~~$179~~ $161.10
Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

$147.60 Wholesale

~~$164~~ $147.60
Sankofa Bird, Unique Wood Mask

Eric Darko

(15)

$78.30 Wholesale

~~$87~~ $78.30
Eco Sankofa, Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair

Malik Jabir Dodoo

(1)

$33.30 Wholesale

~~$37~~ $33.30
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Sankofa Bird, Hand Carved Adinkra Theme African Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

$89.10 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $89.10
Sankofa Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$62.10 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $62.10
Sankofa Bird, Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

$60.30 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $60.30
Sankofa Pattern, Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask

Paul Ababisa

(1)

$24.30 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $24.30
Sankofa Pattern, Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask

Paul Ababisa

(1)

$22.95 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $22.95

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Sankofa African Mask, Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging

K. Baka

(27)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
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Back to Africa, Sterling silver dangle earrings

Length: 2.3" x 1.1" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$192.60 Wholesale

~~$214~~ $192.60
Sankofa African Mask, Sankofa African Mask Wall Hanging

K. Baka

(27)

$41.65 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $41.65

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Ashanti Wisdom II, Ashanti Adinkra Symbols Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel

Francis Agbete

(67)

$84.60 Wholesale

~~$94~~ $84.60
Ashanti Wisdom, Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel with Ashanti Adinkra Symbols

Francis Agbete

(67)

$93.60 Wholesale

~~$104~~ $93.60
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Look Back, African Adinkra Theme Hand Carved Walking Stick

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

$80.10 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $80.10
Back to My Roots, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Length: 1.4" x 0.6" W

Joycelyn Sena Zigah

(26)

$141.30 Wholesale

~~$157~~ $141.30
Return, Artisan Crafted Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

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$66.60 Wholesale

~~$74~~ $66.60
Chief's Machete of Tradition, Wood wall sculpture

Winfred Korley

(11)

$89.10 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $89.10

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Although carving has long been regarded as the preserve of men, Ernestina has been able to make her own mark on the industry, carving her own masks and djembe drums.

Through her sales with NOVICA, Ernestina has grown as an entrepreneur, expanding her business and taking on apprentices. She even persuaded her husband who was a taxi driver to quit his job and join NOVICA as a carver.

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