Sankofa Necklace

£45.00

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.

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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.