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Send to a friendBraided Cord Wristband Bracelet for Men from Ghana, "Barima Braid"
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Bold colors command attention in this handsome wristband bracelet for men, crafted by Ghana's Robert Aidoo-Taylor. The black, green, wine and yellow bracelet is woven from sturdy cords around a recycled paper core. It closes with a brass snap. The artisan names it barima, which is the Akan word for "man".
The artisan was inspired by a renowned rattan weaver who would use such designs on his baskets. The braided design is known as messa in the Akan language; it means "three strands".
- 23 grams
- 0.81 oz
- 22 cm L x 3.5 cm W
- 8.75" L x 1.4" W
- Polypropylene cord, recycled paper, brass snap
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Snap clasp
- Made in Ghana.
- Ships fast from USA.
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