

Sankofa Necklace
Crafted in the Koforidua region in Ghana, this handbeaded necklace was made by a fourth-generation bead maker who specialises in trading beads all over West Africa.
Sankofa Necklace
Crafted in the Koforidua region in Ghana, this handbeaded necklace was made by a fourth-generation bead maker who specialises in trading beads all over West Africa.
Details
made from seed and resin beads
length: 39cm
wipe clean with a damp cloth
made in Ghana, West Africa
Beads have a rich history all across Africa and were formerly used as currency. They are integral to Ghanaian heritage and culture and considered items of decoration. They are being revived by young men and women who are experiencing a culture of ‘sankofa’ – a word in Twi that translates to ‘go back and get it’. The new generation are honouring age-old customs and reinterpreting these traditions into modern designs.