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Crescent-Shaped Horn Pendant Orange Leather Cord Necklace, "Somo"
The natural variations in color from milk white to beige to grey of a crescent-shaped pendant of horn are showcased in this necklace. In tangerine orange, 25 leather cords are knotted to each side of the horn pendant and a recycled button serves as a clasp. Ila Suleyman of Ghana designs and crafts this unique necklace and gives it the name Somo, a Mamprusi word meaning "goodness."
- 68 grams
- 0.1 lbs
- 57 cm L x 3 cm W
- 22.5" L x 1.2" W
- Pendant(s): 16 cm L x 4 cm W
- Pendant(s): 6.25" L x 1.6" W
- Horn, leather cord, recycled plastic button
- Natural bone or horn--color and pattern will vary
- Avoid contact with water
- Button clasp
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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Santi
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08/11/2022
"Necklace"
Simply beautiful!
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Manasses
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07/29/2022
"Great features"
Lovely and detailed craftmanship
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Linda
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07/08/2022
"leather/horn necklace"
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Ariana
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07/07/2022
"Beautiful!"
This bracelet is very beautiful! Thank you!
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Pat
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06/23/2022
"Beautifully woven necklace"
Really love this braided collar. It is so unique. The craftsmanship is top quality.
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Gail
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04/21/2022
"Very well made!"
Will order another color! Lovely...
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Ila Suleyman Leather and beaded jewelry
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 family of... read more
