African Ebony and Sese Wood Ram's Horn Adinkra Necklace, "Ram's Horns"
West African artisan Ali Mohammed fashions this attractive, adjustable, unisex necklace by stringing ebony and sese wood beads on black nylon cords. The ebony wood pendant is an example of the adinkra symbol Dwennimmen or "ram's horns", a tangible reminder of the ram's ideal combination of strength and humility.
- 19 grams
- 0.67 oz
- Necklace: 58 cm min L - x 62 cm max L x 1.2 cm W
- Necklace: 22.75" min L - x 24.5" max L x 0.5" W
- Pendant: 5 cm L x 5 cm W
- Pendant: 2" L x 2" W
Ali financially supports the education of two of his own children and two others in primary school.
Ali Mohammed has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $2000.
Starting off with very humble earnings, Ali has worked hard to grow his workshop and better his livelihood and that of his family.
Ali currently supports four children who are all under the age of ten.


























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Ali Mohammed Hand-carved wood masks and jewelry
"I was good at learning through watching my brother when he was carving, and then I would try my hand and I would ask for assistance when needed."
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