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Horn and Bone Recycled Beads Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry, "Sougri Green"

Product ID: 272500

Meaning "patience" in the language of the Mamprusi people, the Sougri necklace is a fabulous new design by Ila Suleyman. The artisan-crafted... more

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Meaning "patience" in the language of the Mamprusi people, the Sougri necklace is a fabulous new design by Ila Suleyman. The artisan-crafted necklace features a bone pendant as well as a sickle-shaped horn expertly knotted within the green leather strands of this torsade necklace. It fastens with a black recycled plastic toggle.

From northern Ghana, the Mamprusi people are predominantly rice and cattle farmers who use cow hide and bones to create various items including jewelry and accessories.

  • 30 grams
  • 1.06 oz
  • Necklace: 49 cm L x 1.5 cm W
  • Necklace: 19.25" L x 0.6" W
  • Pendant(s): 15 cm L x 3.5 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 6" L x 1.4" W

  • Leather, cow bone, bull horn and recycled plastic
  • Color(s) may vary slightly
  • Button clasp
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 272500
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Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman

West Africa

Leather and beaded jewelry

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Judith

From Hudson, Florida USA

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Sep 08, 2018

Breathtaking”

It took almost a month to arrive but it was well worth the wait. I am overwhelmed with the beauty and color of this piece. It will be worn proudly for many years to come. This artist is a masterful creator and craftsman.

Purchased Item Sougri Green, Horn and Bone Recycled Beads Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry

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Nov 29, 2024

pezo”

a beautiful way to say thank you to someone important in your life and that was beyond that

Purchased Item Tuumsongo, Boomerang Horn Pendant Orange Leather Cord Necklace

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Laurie

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Sep 08, 2024

Stand-Out Statement Piece”

I get compliments on this necklace almost each time I wear it. Matches my wardrobe palette of rust, black and brown. Love that it is chunky enough to be seen without being too big. Thank you, Ila Suleyman! - Laurie, Los Angeles

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