Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair 'Eco Sankofa' Item ID: 2671805579

Name: Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair 'Eco Sankofa'
Brand: Malik Jabir Dodoo
SKU: 2671805579
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Signifying the importance of learning from the past, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that is characterized by a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artisan Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this decorative chair, crafted from sese wood and decorated by hand with colorful beads of recycled plastic that depict the Sankofa symbol. Hand-carved into the seat, the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame signifies the supremacy of God. The chair comes in two pieces."

Item detail

0.64 lb
Top: 7 inches H x 3 inches W x 3 inches D,Bottom: 3.5 inches L x 2.8 inches W
0.27 lbs
Top: 7 inches H x 3 inches W x 3 inches D
Bottom: 3.5 inches L x 2.8 inches W
Recycled plastic beads
sese wood
For decorative use only
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Promotes recycling and reduces waste
Some assembly required

Made in Ghana

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Malik Jabir Dodoo

I went to Sempe primary school and went to junior high afterward. I attended secondary school at Adonten Secondary School. There, I studied visual arts in order to polish my talents. I was first inspired by watching my uncle carve.

After I graduated secondary school, my uncle passed away, so I had to take over his shop, carving and finishing pieces. We make a wide range of home decor accessories using wood and beads. I have attended a number of art fairs in Ivory Coast, where I got the opportunity to promote myself and my art.

I am married, but a few months ago I lost my wife to an accident. We have a son who is 10 years old. He is still in school. My son is a chip off the old block; he helps me with ideas and sometimes designs for me on weekends. He always reminds me that I still have things to learn. Once, I bought him a bicycle and, while showing him how to ride it, I fell off! My son laughed and said 'Dad, I thought you knew how to ride. Look how you've fallen!'

My inspiration comes from nature. My goal is to be a big success in the near future and teach younger generations how to string beads. NOVICA, thank you for this opportunity.

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Malik Jabir Dodoo

Malik Jabir Dodoo hand carved wood art and home accents

My name is Malik Abdul Dodoo. I was born in October, 1987, and I grew up in the district of Jamestown, Accra. I am the second of three siblings. My parents are the late Grace Otua Sarpei and Mr. Osmanu Dodoo. I am known to be an honest, cool, and quiet person. I make home decor accessories and wood carvings.

I went to Sempe primary school and went to junior high afterward. I attended secondary school at Adonten Secondary School. There, I studied visual arts in order to polish my talents. I was first inspired by watching my uncle carve.

After I graduated secondary school, my uncle passed away, so I had to take over his shop, carving and finishing pieces. We make a wide range of home decor accessories using wood and beads. I have attended a number of art fairs in Ivory Coast, where I got the opportunity to promote myself and my art.

I am married, but a few months ago I lost my wife to an accident. We have a son who is 10 years old. He is still in school. My son is a chip off the old block; he helps me with ideas and sometimes designs for me on weekends. He always reminds me that I still have things to learn. Once, I bought him a bicycle and, while showing him how to ride it, I fell off! My son laughed and said 'Dad, I thought you knew how to ride. Look how you've fallen!'

My inspiration comes from nature. My goal is to be a big success in the near future and teach younger generations how to string beads. NOVICA, thank you for this opportunity.

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