Colorful Sankofa,'Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures'

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

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 Ghanaian Sankofa Birds Wood Sculptures (Ghana) - 8" H x 5" W x 2" D

Product features: Dimension :8" H x 5" W x 2.4" D Weight :1.25 Color :Brown Sese wood Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Features a rustic, rugged finish Made In Ghana Story behind the art: At a tender age, I used to draw… ... more

Novica Handmade Colorful Antelope Glass Beaded Wood Sculpture

Hand-carved of sese wood, the image of a sly antelope adds to your home decor. This beautiful artisanal sculpture is designed by Ghana's Kobina Asmah. He applies recycled glass beads to the antelope's face for a colorful design. ... more

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

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 adinkra symbol known as the sankofa. This is understood... ... 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

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

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

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

Sankofa,'Adinkra Symbol Accent Table from Ghanaian Artisan'

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 with its head turned backward, taking an egg off its... ... 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

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

Eco Akofena,'Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Akofena Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Depicting two crossed swords, the Adinkra symbol Akofena represents courage and valor. Ghanaian artist Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this cultural Akofena wall sculpture, hand-carved from sese wood and decorated by hand with colorful beads of recycled... ... more

Bungalow Rose Adinkra Doll Original Adinkra Symbols African Wood Figurine Glass in Brown/Gray | 17 H x 3.5 W x 3 D in | Wayfair

Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs, Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra is visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. Detailed in embossed aluminum is Gye Nyame, praising... ... more

Divine Bird,'Mushroom-Shaped Wood Sculpture with Colorful Hummingbird'

This multicolored hummingbird sculpture by Bali's Made Arsa combines jempinis wood with benalu or parasite wood, which is formed by a plant that attaches itself to a tree's bark creating a spectacular, mushroom-like structure that is unlike anything... ... more

Dakota Fields 2 Piece Colorful Sankofa Wood Figurine Set Wood in Black/Brown/Green | 7.25 H x 3.7 W x 2 D in | Wayfair

Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which means "return and get it," this pair of sculptures is hand-carved of Ghanaian wood, depicting two birds that stretch their necks to reach over their backs. One bird has an egg in its mouth and the other has... ... 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

Akatua,'Handmade Ghanaian Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Sculpture'

Ghanaian artisan Agnes Amponsah hand carves this graceful sculpture from ebony wood. The sculpture depicts a woman carrying a pot made of recycled, multi-colored beads on her head. A figure of the artisan's own design, Amponsah calls the sculpture... ... more

Female Warrior,'Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Bead Sculpture'

Ghana's Winfred Korley hand carves this intriguing sculpture depicting a female warrior from local sese wood. Rings of recycled glass beads circle around the figure's neck and ears, while cotton clothes add a pop of red. ... more

Wind & Weather Colorful Glass Bird 3 Piece Statue Set Glass/Metal in Blue/Green/Orange | 12.5 H x 4.25 W x 7.5 D in | Wayfair SC8108

Give your garden and yard splashes of bright, tropical hues with a set of 3 colorful glass bird statues. Hard to miss, these adorable little avians feature iridescent glass bodies in metal frames, each possessing its unique style. Crafted with... ... more

Green Akofena,'Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Akofena Sculpture from Ghana'

Depicting two crossed swords, the Adinkra symbol Akofena represents courage and valor. Ghanaian artist Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this cultural Akofena sculpture, hand-carved from sese wood and decorated by hand with beads of recycled plastic in hues of... ... more

African wood carving, 'Red 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

Rainbow Torogoz,'Art Glass Rainbow Bird Sculpture from El Salvador'

Margarita and Fernando Llort sculpt this rainbow torogoz bird figurine from colorful translucent art glass with stainless steel details. The cerulean blue, cardinal red, lime green, and yellow colors will glimmer beautifully when exposed to light.... ... more

Akan Ashanti Doll I,'Colorful Beaded Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture'

Working with native sese wood, Saeed Musah creates this akuaba , or fertility doll statuette. The sculpture is lavishly adorned with colorful recycled glass beads to feature an elephant motif on the forehead. Natural pebbles stud the round base of the... ... more

Wood sculptures, 'Colorful African Elephants' (pair)

Two proud pachyderms spend time together. Carved by hand of sese wood the elephants are adorned with tiny seed beads crafted of recycled glass. Artisan Theophilus Sackey adds white tusks to his sculptures. ... more

Blue Brazilian Macaw,'Hand Carved and Painted Bird Theme Brazil Wood Sculpture'

With a long, colorful tail–longer than the bird itself–this creation by Raul Vinelli could not be more Brazilian. The blue macaw is known in Brazil as the arara, and takes its name from its hoarse call, "arrarrar!" Sculpted of pinewood and liana vine,... ... more

Panther Realm,'Wood Panther Sculpture with Elephant and Bird Beadwork'

Multicolored beads adorn a black panther, its sculpted presence, as always, impressively elegant. Ghana's Theophilus Anum designs an extraordinary sculpture that is carved by hand of mahogany wood. The panther's body is adorned with glass beads... ... more

Parisian Cat,'Colorful Wood Cat Sculpture Crafted in Peru'

For a charming and whimsical addition to your home decor, this sculpture from Peru depicts a Parisian cat. The cat wears a beret and striped scarf as it holds a glass of wine and smiles. John Barrow designs this impressive sculpture, which is crafted... ... 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

World Menagerie Barthelemy Teak Wood & Molten Glass Sculpture Wood/Glass in Brown | 12 W in | Wayfair 649-30

Hand blown recycled glass is pressed into unique piece of wood to create a wonderful, one of a kind, work of art. This molten glass piece is made of teak wood and makes a beautiful piece of home decor. Please note every piece is made from hand... ... more

Warthog,'Hand Crafted Ebony Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture'

This eye-catching warthog sculpture is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from rich ebony wood before embellishing the body of the warthog with recycled glass beads in bright hues of yellow, orange, and... ... more

Reading Scripture,'Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture'

An absorbed reader sits with scripture spread across his lap in this thought-provoking sculpture from West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from local sese wood before embellishing the book with bright yellow recycled... ... more

Novica Handmade Green Akofena Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Sculpture

Depicting two crossed swords, the Adinkra symbol Akofena represents courage and valor. ... more

Novica Handmade Eco Akofena Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Wall Sculpture

Depicting two crossed swords, the Adinkra symbol Akofena represents courage and valor. ... more

Eco Djembes,'Wood and Recycled Glass Drum Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 4)'

Handcrafted from sese wood, real leather and cotton cord, four miniature djembe drums add a touch of African culture to any tree. Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo creates these colorful ornaments, two of which are accentuated by beads of recycled glass. ... more