Sankofa

This Piece is inspired by the Akan Adinkra symbol Sankofa.

Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana. The literal translation of the word and the symbol is “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.”

Made with Red , Yellow, Green and Black beads for anyone who wants to connect with their roots, Anyone who wants to go back to their genuine self this piece id for you.

Cowries is symbolic of wealth. Cowries also have Spiritual meaning. In African legend, a love of cowrie shells shows that you could be family to an ocean spirit of wealth and earth. It also represents the Goddess of protection in the ocean. In Africa, and in the Americas, the cowrie symbolized destiny and prosperity.