Black Sankofa Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-12057 The chakana symbol is used

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

depicting the adorable animal rearing up on its hind legs

Villavicencio says

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

Black Sankofa Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-12057 The chakana symbol is usedArtisan 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