Silver Sankofa Necklace - Sterling Sankofa Pendant - Adinkra - Sankofa - Symbolic Jewelry - Jewelry with Meaning

A dramatic sterling silver Sankofa pendant dangles from a leather cord. The Sankofa serves as a reminder to go back to our roots in order to move forward, that which we've lost, forgotten or been stripped of can be reclaimed and used as a guidepost to build a brighter future. Adinkra symbols of Ghana, West Africa, represent concepts of the Asante people that for the most part are universal human values. The Asante have a rich tradition of proverbs, and the Adinkra symbols are used to remind one of these stories. The sankofa says to "go back and get it." Don't live in the past, but learn from it. Bring that knowledge into the present and use it to build a better future. * The sankofa is 1 1/4 inch (3 cm) long, and with bail hangs 1 1/2 inches (3.5 cm) from the cord. * The black leather cord is 2mm thick and is either 15, 16 or 17 inches (37, 40 or 43 cm) long. I am modeling a 15 inch cord and a 17 inch cord in the listing photo. * The clasp measures a total of 1 1/2 inches, (4 cm) including jump rings. The actual hook is 3/4 inch and the eye is 1/2 inch. * If you want a longer necklace, simply note the length in the comments section of your order. This pendant is sterling silver, and is meant to last a lifetime (or two or three.) Each piece is one-of-a-kind, made by hand in my Santa Fe, New Mexico studio. For more about how the magic happens, please refer to the CynphanieStudio "about" section.