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Joycelyn Sena Zigah

Sterling silver jewelry in West Africa

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"A challenge was working in a male-dominated industry. Coming from a very traditional setup, it was tough as a woman to be taken seriously in the trade by my colleagues, who are mostly men."

"I was born more than five decades ago in the town of Adidome in the Volta region, where my parents lived at that time. In those days, the traditional African religion of worshiping at shrines... read more

26 items by Joycelyn Sena Zigah

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Viola Lynn

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11/21/2022

"Beautiful, well made ring!"

I love the detail in this ring. Mrs Zigah is an excellent silversmith. I wish she would make match earrings, necklace and bracelet cuff with this same design.

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Barbara

From los angeles..city of angeles

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10/27/2021

"Symbol of shared past, informed future and shared love between sisters!"

So proud to own this and give to my sistahs who mean the world to me. We are each 77 years old..another to look back on and move foward too. GREAT SYMBOL of our shared lives. Beautiful work. THAN YOU!

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Louise

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12/17/2020

"This really is now a cherished Heirloom"

Though she was not born in West Africa, my granddaughter (born in Ethiopia) will treasure this for her whole life. She was so thrilled to receive it.

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Africa

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  • Gift

Purchased Item:

Africa's Treasure, African Motif Sterling Silver Pendant

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Elizabeth

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05/14/2020

"Great"

I was surprised at how thin the silver is given the price (and I used a 50% off coupon)

Purchased Item:

Resilience, Sterling Silver Pendant

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Anthony

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03/02/2020

"Favorite"

I have always wanted this after seeing it on the hand of a friend.

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  • I wear it with pride

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Arnold

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09/21/2019

"Disappointed"

much smaller design. meant for a child and or someone with small hands.

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