Black Sankofa Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-12057

Black Sankofa Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-12057Artisan 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 'reach back and take it'; in other words, to return to one's roots or take what is good from the past. The artisan carves the sculpture by hand from sese wood and decorates it with embossed aluminum

Approximately 1" x 1"

these stud earrings are handcrafted from sterling silver

Zandra Lorena Sajbin creates a classic pendant necklace of sterling silver that is worn on a mariner chain

Indian rosewood & varnish

crafted of sterling silver with curving spirals above beautiful butterflies

Featuring a trendy high polish and oxidized finish

The chakana symbol is used to design this stunning men's sweater

Villavicencio says

depicting the adorable animal rearing up on its hind legs

and a copper heart

The Brazilian artisans at Joias do Rio create this delightful gemstone sculpture

representing the things we leave behind while meditating