Spotted Sankofa Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana _artisan--acta-de-honduras-tag-boilerplate where a wax resist is

where a wax resist is painted onto the surface before colorful dyes are applied

this delightful design is crafted by hand to drape as desired

Overall piece approximately 11" H x 8" W (27

this jar is a wonderful homage to Mexico's Talavera tradition

and alpaca silver are handcrafted by artisans in Mexico into these totally unique and delightful designs

Spotted Sankofa Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana _artisan--acta-de-honduras-tag-boilerplate where a wax resist isArtisan 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