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Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana, "Ashanti Ruler"

A noble helmet is hand-carved from sese wood with pointed horns, centering a... more

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A noble helmet 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 colors of green and brown. The necklace is named Yaa Asantewaa, after a past Ashanti queen, famous for her resistance of British colonialism.

  • 10 grams
  • 0.35 oz
  • 36 cm min L - x 72 cm max L
  • 14.25" min L - x 28.5" max L
  • 10 mm W
  • 10 mm W
  • Pendant(s): 7 cm L x 2 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 2.8" L x 0.8" W

  • Sese wood, polyester cord
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Adjustable
  • Sliding knot
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
Gift Info
  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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76

James

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03/19/2019

"AFRICAN PRIDE"

A CONSTANT REMINDER THAT WE ALL KINGS & QUEENS OF THE MOST HIGH!

Best Uses

  • ALL AROUND WEAR (I SET THE TABLE)

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Ashanti Ruler, Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana

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Suzanne

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10/12/2019

"Not as pictured"

The quality is fine, but the pendant is flat...no contours and it is brown instead of the silver grey color. It just doesnt resemble a face as the photo shows. It is also bigger than it appears by quite a lot.

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JR

From Texas

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01/09/2021

"Simply Beautiful!"

The necklace is very well designed and created. Many compliments on this piece. You won t be disappointed!

Best Uses

  • Daily wear

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Taylor Power

From Bay Area California

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11/21/2018

"Good gift"

This piece brings power to me

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Ashanti Ruler, Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana

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Deborah

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07/14/2023

"my husband loved this bracelet."

He passed a year ago and his grandson wears it and loves it!!

Best Uses

  • Just chillin!

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Husband
  • Occasion: birthday

Stephen

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04/20/2023

"To small."

I Like it but it doesnt fit. To small.

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