SANKOFA

Sankofa is a series of anthropomorphic figures inspired by the works of several tribes from ancient African civilizations as the Akan tribe in Ghana, and  Mangbetu tribe from Congo

The word Sankofa comes from the Twi language out of Ghana and it means - to go back and get it.

Creating this series reconnects me with the mystery from the past, the beauty in its simplicity and relationship with nature. All pieces are hand-built, using pinch, coil and slab methods on varying clay bodies.

Sankofa 28
R. Rose Art Collection