Over $121.7 million USD sent to artisans so far!
Artisan Subscription Box
Passport Club
Lists
- Home
- Ashanti Ruler
Product ID: 285657
Send to a friend
Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana, "Ashanti Ruler"
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
- Adjustable
- Sliding knot
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
Gift Info
- Email this item in advance of a gift.
- Email this item as a gift suggestion.
- Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
- Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes
Related Items
Customer Reviews
Purchased this? Leave your review.
Artist rating
Total reviews
72
James
Verified Reviewer
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)
Purchased Item:
Ashanti Ruler, Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (1)
No (0)
Suzanne
Verified Reviewer
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.
Purchased Item:
Ashanti Ruler, Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)
No (1)
JR
Verified Reviewer
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
Purchased Item:
Ashanti Ruler, Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)
No (0)
Taylor Power
Verified Reviewer
11/21/2018
"Good gift"
This piece brings power to me
Purchased Item:
Ashanti Ruler, Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)
No (0)
Denise
Verified Reviewer
04/16/2022
"Family heirloom"
Beautiful work!
Best Uses
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)
No (0)
Philip
Verified Reviewer
03/20/2022
"Beautiful Artwork"
This bracelet is exquisite. The artistry is stunning and brings a smile whenever I glance at it. It s also a reminder of how interconnected we all are.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)
No (0)
Find Similar Items
Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Microcredit Financing
Robert Aidoo-Taylor has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $750.
Job Creator
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
Robert Aidoo-Taylor Wood carvings and jewelry
(72)
Write a review"I am a self-taught artist. I never took any classes or attended courses... I enjoy working alone, and my inspiration comes from nature."
Update (July, 2019) “In 2009, I joined NOVICA. I am a jewelry artisan. “A lot has changed since I joined this wonderful institution. I joined as a... read more
More from this Artist
-
Hajjaju Braid
Ghanaian Leather Braided Wristband Bracelet in Black and Red
Hajjaju Braid, Ghanaian Leather Braided Wristband Bracelet in Black and Red
Length: 9.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Robert Aidoo-Taylor crafts a wristband bracelet from a strip of black leather, closing it at the back with a brass snap. The Ghanaian bracelet is accented with braided cord that circles the leather... read moreArtist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
-
Hausa Da'u
Hand Made Hausa Warrior Leather Wristband Bracelet for Men
Hausa Da'u, Hand Made Hausa Warrior Leather Wristband Bracelet for Men
Length: 9.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
There's a bold sense of courage and bravery coming from this masculine wristband bracelet by Robert Aidoo-Taylor. He calls his design Da'u, the Hausa word for "warrior," and proceeds to... read moreArtist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
-
Oson Style
Ethnic Style Abstract Elephant Hand Carved Wood Necklace
Oson Style, Ethnic Style Abstract Elephant Hand Carved Wood Necklace
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
For this necklace, Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs the stylized face of an elephant with its long ears and without the trunk. Known as oson in Akan, the black and red elephant head is flanked by brown... read moreArtist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
-
Cross of Divinity
Adjustable Sese Wood Yellow Cross Necklace from Ghana
Cross of Divinity, Adjustable Sese Wood Yellow Cross Necklace from Ghana
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
A wonderful cross is hand-carved from sese wood, centering a length of adjustable black cord. This necklace is created by Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor, who flanks the pendant with petite wood... read moreArtist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
