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In rich dark brown, strips of leather are used to carefully hand-braid this necklace. Ila Suleyman handcrafts this necklace, which features a wider section at the center that tapers the closer it gets to the button clasp. This necklace is named Mpusia, meaning "thank you" in northern Ghanaian.
- 25 grams
- 0.88 oz
- 49 cm L x 2 cm W
- 19.25" L x 0.8" W
- Leather
- Toggle clasp
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Heather
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03/15/2021
"Brown Necklace"
Well made, it will stand up for everyday wear. Gorgeous
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Alexandria
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10/14/2020
"Lovely craftsmanship"
Neat, intricate weave, well made, love it.
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Paula
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06/19/2020
"Just as presented"
Just received my leather necklace a couple of days ago and I ma dying to wear it. Not going anywhere anytime soon. with COVID-19 still on the rise. Still this necklace is just as it is presented.
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Mpusia in Brown, African Hand Crafted Braided Brown Leather Necklace
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Tina
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07/13/2023
"Beautiful woke product"
Proudly wearing and praying for the designer and harvesters and all involved in making and selling and delivering this amazing item!
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Bozena
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07/10/2023
"Cheerful necklacce"
Necklace is well made and fun to wear. Very lightweight. Love it!
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Aurora
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06/16/2023
"extremely happy with"
This was a gift. The person is very happy with it Thank you :)
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Write a review"My forefathers were predominantly millet and cattle farmers, and they would use the leather of the animals for accessories such as talismans, bangles and necklaces for personal use."
"Assalamu Alaikum. Peace be unto you! I'm Ila Suleyman, of Bawku in Ghana and my parents are Rayende and Nabiga Suleyman. I was born into a... read more
