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The curvaceous design of this necklace is detailed with modern Ghanaian artist... The curvaceous design of this necklace is detailed with modern Ghanaian artistry. By Ralph Ashong the pendant is carved from teakwood and colored with a clay solution creating an admirable effect. The hand crafted pendant hangs from an adjustable... more

Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes, artisan Ralph Ashong pre... Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes, artisan Ralph Ashong presents this attractive pendant necklace that is ideal for a casual look. Crafted by hand from local sese wood, the trapezoid-shaped pendant is engraved with eye-catching... more

Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes in his designs, artisan R... Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes in his designs, artisan Ralph Ashong presents this attractive pendant necklace that is ideal for a casual look. Crafted by hand from local sese wood, the trapezoid pendant is engraved with... more

Depicted vertically the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. Though l... Depicted vertically the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. Though lips are meant for talking speech must be seasoned believes Ralph Ashong making reference to the Akan saying Kasapa (seasoned speech). The image is colored with a clay... more

A face is hand-carved from sese wood with pointed horns, centering a length of... A face is hand-carved from sese wood with pointed horns, centering a length of adjustable black cord. This necklace is created by Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor, who flanks the pendant with petite wood beads and discs. He paints the pendant in... more

For this necklace, Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a stylized female mask in yello... For this necklace, Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a stylized female mask in yellow, brown and black which he calls Manubea , a traditional Akan name. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood pendant by hand with experienced mastery and sets it on a black... more

Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this necklace after Afadjato, the... Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this necklace after Afadjato, the tallest mountain in Ghana. He crafts the necklace by hand, carving the blue and yellow pendant of sese wood. The black cord necklace can be worn at the desired length... more

Make a statement with this daring and spunky necklace made from coconut shell.... Make a statement with this daring and spunky necklace made from coconut shell. West African artisan Rita Addo Zakour, hand crafts this eye-catching necklace by stringing the coconut shell beads onto a double strand of nylon cord. The necklace includes... more

Incised with abstract motifs a terracotta bead centers this design by Rita Add... Incised with abstract motifs a terracotta bead centers this design by Rita Addo Zakour. She alternates frosty globes of recycled glass with beads of bone batik. A black leather cord completes the handcrafted necklace. more

Inspired by the huts in African villages, Ghana's Ali Mohammed handcrafts the ... Inspired by the huts in African villages, Ghana's Ali Mohammed handcrafts the pendant of this necklace of local sese wood. Adorning the neck on an adjustable cord, this necklace brings the spirit of the African countryside to the wearer. more

Ghana's Ila Suleyman handcrafts a necklace featuring five beaded strands threa... Ghana's Ila Suleyman handcrafts a necklace featuring five beaded strands threaded with warm saffron orange recycled vinyl beads. The ends of the multi-strand section are finished with sese wood beads, agate stones, and leather strips serving as... more

Ghana's Ila Suleyman handcrafts a necklace featuring five beaded strands threa... Ghana's Ila Suleyman handcrafts a necklace featuring five beaded strands threaded with grass-green recycled vinyl beads. The ends of the multi-strand section are finished with sese wood beads, agate stones, and leather strips serving as spacers. The... more

Joycelyn Sena Zigah honors tradition with the modern design of this sterling s... Joycelyn Sena Zigah honors tradition with the modern design of this sterling silver pendant. It is crafted by hand in the shape of the African continent. A gleaming bird stands with its neck and head turned backwards. Known as Sankofa this Adinkra... more

For this beautiful pendant, Ghanaian artisan Joycelyn Sena Zigah draws inspira... For this beautiful pendant, Ghanaian artisan Joycelyn Sena Zigah draws inspiration from the historical figure Queen Idia. mother of Esigie, the Oba of Benin, Queen Idia was known as a great warrior who had a significant influence over the reign of her... more

Long white beads alongside round and disc-shaped beads are divided by multiple... Long white beads alongside round and disc-shaped beads are divided by multiple strands of petite ones in this beaded necklace, bringing the glamor of Africa to the wearer. Crafted by Ghana's Ivy Mowtey, the beads used in this necklace are made from... more

Celebrating African wildlife, Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo designs this neckl... Celebrating African wildlife, Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo designs this necklace. It circles the neck with beads of ebony wood, sese wood, and recycled glass, centered by a camel pendant that is hand-carved of ebony wood. more

Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo hand-carves the image of the continent of Africa... Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo hand-carves the image of the continent of Africa from a piece of dark ebony wood. The stunning pendant centers an adjustable length of nylon cord. more

Translated from the Ghanaian Ewe language, the word klenam means "shine" or "l... Translated from the Ghanaian Ewe language, the word klenam means "shine" or "light." West African artisan Harriet Faako Adjei handcrafts this recycled glass bead necklace with this as her inspiration. Multicolored beads in various shapes imbue this... more

Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes in his designs, artisan R... Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes in his designs, artisan Ralph Ashong presents this attractive pendant necklace that is ideal for a casual look. Crafted by hand from local sese wood, the trapezoid pendant is engraved with... more

Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes in his designs, artisan R... Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes in his designs, artisan Ralph Ashong presents this attractive pendant necklace that is ideal for a casual look. Crafted by hand from local sese wood, the rectangular pendant is engraved with... more