Ghanaian Sankofa Birds,'Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)'

Eco Sankofa,'Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair'

Signifying the importance of learning from the past, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that is characterized by a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artisan Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this decorative chair, crafted from sese wood... ... more

World Menagerie Edalene Ashanti Sankofa Bird Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 14.3 H x 9 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 205866

Working in native 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 embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as "go back... ... more

World Menagerie Izabelle Sankofa Bird Wood Sculpture Wood/Metal in Black/Brown/Red | 14.5 H x 8.8 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 232282

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back. The word sankofa in the Twi dialect of Ghana means to... ... more

Handmade Ashanti Sankofa Bird Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Working in sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti adinkra symbol from Ghana known as sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past. ... more

Handmade Sankofa Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 12.5" H x 7" W x 3.9" D

Hand carved from rich sese wood and colored with deep scarlet red and black paint, West African artist Winfred Ansah Okoampah presents this sculpture of a bird named Sankofa, an Adinkra symbol meaning "go back and get it." ... more

Novica Handmade Verdant Sankofa African Wood Mask

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. ... more

Black Sankofa,'Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana'

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back. The word sankofa in the Twi dialect of Ghana means to... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Sankofa Bird Message'

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 embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as go... ... more

Sankofa,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa'

Hand carved from rich sese wood and colored with deep scarlet red and black paint, West African artist Winfred Ansah Okoampah presents this sculpture of a bird named Sankofa, an Adinkra symbol meaning "go back and get it." The artist's interpretation... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Ashanti Sankofa Bird'

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 embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as go... ... more

Supporting Sankofa,'Cedar Wood Sankofa Accent Table from Ghana'

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.... ... more

World Menagerie Allessio Sankofa Bird Message Sese Wood Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 19 H x 7.8 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 205870

Working in native sese wood, Allessio 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 embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as "go... ... more

Bungalow Rose Sankofa Bird Wood 2 Piece Figurine Set Wood in Brown/Gray | 8 H x 5 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair A8C12289156C4DAEAF54990452E38A4D

Working in native sese wood, this artisan 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 adinkra symbol known as the sankofa. This is understood as "go... ... more

African wood carving, 'Spotted Sankofa'

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards taking an egg off its back. The word sankofain the Twi dialect of Ghana means to... ... more

Sankofa Duo,'Hand-Carved Cedarwood Adinkra Accent Table from Ghana'

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... ... more

Wood wall adornments, 'Fork and Spoon' (pair)

This charming decorative spoon and fork pair make a gracious accent to any decor. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the pair of wall sculptures by hand from native sese wood etching the handles with curved grooves and perpendicular lines. The... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Our Traditions'

Hand carved textures and rich colors distinguish a mask of opulent beauty. By Godfred France it combines African sese wood in green yellow red and black for an original design with Ghanaian influence. He names it Sankofa an Akan word meaning return and... ... more

My Lovely Bird,'Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads'

"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... ... more

Rustic Bird,'Rustic Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, a charming bird adds to your home decor. Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani creates this intricate sculpture, rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. ... more

Ashanti Pair,'Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)'

Standing side-by-side, an Ashanti pair holds their bellies. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural pair of sculptures; each figure is hand-carved from sese wood and treated with a rustic finish. Colorful jewelry beaded with recycled... ... more

Couple with Pots,'Male and Female Ebony Wood Sculptures from Ghana (Pair)'

This elegantly sleek pair of sculptures is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. They depict the elongated figures of a man and a woman, both carrying large pots on top of their heads. The pieces are carved from sustainable ebony wood... ... more

Novica Handmade Ashanti Pair Wood Sculptures (Pair)

Standing side-by-side, an Ashanti pair holds their bellies. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural pair of sculptures; each figure is hand-carved from sese wood and treated with a rustic finish. ... more

Song of the Valley,'Painted Leaf Motif Papier Mache Elephant Sculptures (Pair)'

Hand-painted with colorful birds and gold-tone leaf motifs, a mother elephant and her child take a walk together. Indian artisan Sajad designs this delightful pair of sculptures, crafted of papier mache over weeping willow wood. ... more

Wood wall sculpture, 'Chief's Machete of Tradition'

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 include the gye nyame (the supremacy of God) and sankofa... ... more

Auntie Abena,'Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Working in sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng hand-carves this striking African sculpture. The sculpture depicts the face of a woman, given a black finish. At her forehead, embossed aluminum creates the image of a bird. Earrings of cotton and... ... more

Hummingbird Couple,'Hand Carved Jempinis Wood Hummingbird Sculpture from Bali'

A pair of joyful hummingbirds dance and flutter as they find an inviting spot in this gorgeous sculpture by Yudi Suardi. With the desire to carry on the tradition of Balinese wood carving, the talented artisan hand carves these dancing birds with... ... more

World Menagerie Saqlain Adinkra Symbol Bird w/ Glass Beads Wood Figurine Wood in Black/Brown | 12.3 H x 6.3 W x 3.5 D in | Wayfair 218873

This is my lovely bird", confides Kobina Asmah of this amazing figurine. 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... ... more

Canary Love,'Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Canary Love Nest Sculpture'

A pair of canaries protect their nest in this heart-felt sculpture, handcrafted by Indonesian artisan Yudi Suardi. The bird and egg figures are hand-carved from natural jempinis wood. The base is composed of a natural benalu wood fragment, so variation... ... more

Bungalow Rose Auntie Abena Wood Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 26.5 H x 4.7 W x 4.7 D in | Wayfair 7414CB107E4D41AE8E61F24E31C3DA37

Working in sese wood, Ghanaian artisan hand-carves this striking African sculpture. The sculpture depicts the face of a woman, given a black finish. At her forehead, embossed aluminum creates the image of a bird. Earrings of cotton and recycled glass... ... more

Millwood Pines Effron Canary Love Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 4.6 H x 6 W x 5 D in | Wayfair B7E8EA3690EA4945B5CB080450D6E7DF

A pair of canaries protect their nest in this heart-felt sculpture, handcrafted by Indonesian artisan. The bird and egg figures are hand-carved from natural jempinis wood. The base is composed of a natural benalu wood fragment, so variation is to be... ... more

Bungalow Rose Song of the Valley Papier Mache & Wood 2 Piece Sculpture Set Wood in Black/Brown | 4.9 H x 5.5 W x 2.8 D in | Wayfair

Hand-painted with colorful birds and gold-tone leaf motifs, a mother elephant and her child take a walk together. Indian artisan designs this delightful pair of sculptures, crafted of papier mache over weeping willow wood. | Bungalow Rose Song of the... ... more

Novica Handmade Shadow Lovers Wood Sculpture

Grasping each other's shoulders, a pair of lovers shares a romantic embrace. Ghanaian artisan Felix Senyor creates this sculpture, carved by hand from sese wood. The lovers' bodies and arms form a heart shape. ... more

'Spoon and Fork' (pair) - Hand Made African Wall Accents

Sculpted by hand sese wood intertwines to form the handle of a traditional fork while a spoon encloses a wood ball. Masks at the top represent the Ghanaian ancestors who used these implements. Chief Carver Nana recreates them as handsome wall sculptures. ... more

World Menagerie Gromwell Male & Female Ebony Wood 2 Piece Figurine Set Wood in Brown/Gray | 19 H x 2.4 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 229620

This elegantly sleek pair of sculptures is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. They depict the elongated figurines of a man and a woman, both carrying large pots on top of their heads. The pieces are carved from sustainable ebony wood... ... more

Bungalow Rose Chief's Machete of Tradition Wood Figurine Wall Decor in Brown | 16.5 H x 4.7 W in | Wayfair 8A7E3599BCBB4E9B9EDFCC541A303FEF

Carved by hand from sese wood, this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned hand-woven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade, adinkra symbols include the gym name (the supremacy of God) and Sankofa... ... more

Our Values,'Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman'

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... ... more

Bungalow Rose Fork & Spoon Wood Wall Adornment in Brown | 11.5 H x 2.8 W in | Wayfair 84518C9357D54451A7EE6F049878F66C

This charming decorative spoon and fork pair make a gracious accent to any decor. Ghanaian artisan carves the pair of wall sculptures by hand from native sese wood, etching the handles with curved grooves and perpendicular lines. The Ghanaian culture... ... more