{"product_id":"collier-sankofa-bronze-acier-inoxydable","title":"Handmade Sankofa Bronze Necklace – Akan Symbol of Memory and Resilience","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSankofa necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates a key principle of Akan culture: \"\u003cem\u003ego back and retrieve what you have forgotten\u003c\/em\u003e\". Pendant crafted from \u003cstrong\u003ebronze\u003c\/strong\u003e in Ghana, mounted on a durable and hypoallergenic \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel chain\u003c\/strong\u003e. A meaningful African jewel, designed for conscious and elegant fashion, by \u003cstrong\u003eKaolack Créations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this Sankofa necklace?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic \u0026amp; handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — pendant cast and hand-finished in Ghana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable materials\u003c\/strong\u003e — patinable bronze \u0026amp; stainless steel chain (water and sweat resistant).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolic design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sankofa, Akan emblem of memory, learning, and resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnisex \u0026amp; timeless\u003c\/strong\u003e — to wear alone or layered, everyday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sankofa in bronze (handmade, Ghana).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain\u003c\/strong\u003e: stainless steel (gold or steel finish depending on series).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 cm, 55 cm, 65 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp\u003c\/strong\u003e: stainless steel lobster clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultural origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akan (Ghana, Ivory Coast) — term in the \u003cem\u003eTwi\u003c\/em\u003e language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture \u0026amp; symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSankofa\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Akan principle expressed in \u003cem\u003eTwi\u003c\/em\u003e: \"go back and get it\". Represented by a bird turning its head to grasp an egg (the future nourished by the past) or by an \u003cstrong\u003eAdinkra symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e in the shape of a stylized heart, it invites us to \u003cstrong\u003elearn from history\u003c\/strong\u003e, to \u003cstrong\u003ereclaim our roots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and to move forward with consciousness. Wearing Sankofa is affirming a conscious Afro identity, connecting memory, resilience, and contemporary style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle — how to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimalist at 40 cm, assertive at 55–65 cm. Layer it with other African necklaces for a modern \u003cem\u003elayering\u003c\/em\u003e effect. It pairs perfectly with neutral outfits (white shirt, black turtleneck) as well as with bold pieces (bogolan, kente).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze\u003c\/strong\u003e: wipe after wearing (soft cloth). In case of slight oxidation, use a gentle metal polish or diluted lemon juice; rinse and then dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e: clean with a damp cloth, dry immediately. Avoid corrosive products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before prolonged swimming (sea\/pool) and before applying perfumes directly to the jewelry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePair your Sankofa necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your style with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/collier-ankh-bronze-acier-vie-eternelle\"\u003eAnkh necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bracelet-africain-bronze-yama\"\u003eYama African bronze bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bracelet-peul\"\u003eFula bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e. For a textile look, discover the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jupe-crayon-kente-ashanti-noir-blanc\"\u003eAshanti Kente pencil skirt\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tunique-femme-bogolan\"\u003ewomen's Bogolan tunic\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tunique-femme-galafini-indigo\"\u003eGalafini indigo tunic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKaolack Créations — a reference for authentic African fashion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work directly with artisans from West Africa to offer a rare diversity of \u003cstrong\u003efabrics and symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bogolan, Manjak, Galafini indigo, Kente, Senufo, Adinkra). Our promise: \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic, durable, and cultural\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces, reinterpreted into chic and modern jewelry and clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your artisanal piece today\u003c\/strong\u003e and assert a modern Afro style, rooted in memory and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Sankofa Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Sankofa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSankofa is an Akan principle (\u003cem\u003eTwi\u003c\/em\u003e language) meaning \"go back and get it\". It calls for drawing on memory to move forward, to learn from the past to build the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the meaning of the Sankofa symbol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo main representations: the bird turning its head to grasp an egg (transmission, future) and the \u003cstrong\u003eAdinkra symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e in the shape of a heart. In both cases, Sankofa refers to \u003cstrong\u003ememory, learning, and resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the necklace made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronze\u003c\/strong\u003e pendant made in Ghana; durable (hypoallergenic) \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e chain, lengths 40\/55\/65 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear Sankofa with other jewelry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayered with other African necklaces (e.g., \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/collier-ankh-bronze-acier-vie-eternelle\"\u003eAnkh\u003c\/a\u003e); it pairs with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bracelet-africain-bronze-yama\"\u003eYama bronze bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cauri-dore\"\u003ehandmade cowrie earrings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to care for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe after wearing; occasionally clean the bronze (gentle paste or diluted lemon, then rinse\/dry); stainless steel: damp cloth then dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a Sankofa today?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it embodies a \u003cstrong\u003ereappropriation of symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eself-knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the alignment between \u003cstrong\u003ememory and modernity\u003c\/strong\u003e. A piece of jewelry that is cultural, elegant, and durable all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KaolackCreations","offers":[{"title":"Chain length: 71 cm","offer_id":52385251098964,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chain length: 65 cm","offer_id":52385342095700,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/8833\/5186\/files\/collier-sankofa-en-bronze-symbole-de-memoire-et-de-resilience-kaolack-creations-8199853.jpg?v=1764561791","url":"https:\/\/kaolack-creations.com\/en\/products\/collier-sankofa-bronze-acier-inoxydable","provider":"KaolackCreations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}