My Lovely Bird Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads _artisan--novica-artisan-7471 A unique version of the

A unique version of the classic pitcher from the NOVICA Handblown Collection

a couple of cranes are hand-carved from jempinis wood with a gorgeous natural grain

it brings joy and levity wherever it is firmly planted

centering a length of sterling silver cable chain

this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng

My Lovely Bird Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads _artisan--novica-artisan-7471 A unique version of the'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 the legendary Adinkra symbols of Ashanti origin to carve this spectacular sese wood sculpture. Holding a seed in its beak, the bird has colorful wings studded with recycled glass beads, and etched