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Blue Braided Beaded Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry from Africa, "Sosongo in Blue"

Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this... more

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Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this necklace presented by Ghanaian Ila Suleyman. Each strand is threaded with blue recycled vinyl beads and the ends of the braided section are finished with sese wood beads and large agate stone beads that serve as spacers. The brass hook clasp matches the beads' warm tones. The name Sosongo comes from the Mamprusi word meaning "good way."

  • 42 grams
  • 1.48 oz
  • 54 cm L x 1 cm W
  • 21.25" L x 0.4" W
  • Pendant(s): 23 cm L x 3 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 9" L x 1.2" W

  • Agate, sese wood, recycled plastic, nylon cord, brass clasp
  • S-hook or hook clasp
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Promotes recycling and reduces waste
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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