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Men's wood pendant necklace, "Kalangu"

Name: Men's wood pendant necklace, 'Kalangu'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 211126
Price: 37.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (77 reviews)

Product ID: 211126

by Robert Aidoo-Taylor (77)

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea, specifically around the Sepik... more

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea, specifically around the Sepik River. The ancestral masks denote social and spiritual significance. For this necklace Aidoo-Taylor carves the ofram wood mask pendant by hand, combining Nigerian customs. He names the brown, pink, and black ceremonial mask Kalangu, after the Hausa drum. The pendant is worn on an adjustable black cord.

19 grams
0.67 oz

61 cm min L - x 72 cm max L x 1 cm W
24" min L - x 28.5" max L x 0.4" W
Pendant(s): 5 cm L x 5 cm W
Pendant(s): 2" L x 2" W

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Ofram wood on polyester cord
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Length is adjustable
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 211126

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor

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Tom

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Nov 16, 2020

“Very unique and well-crafted”

I love wearing this necklace. Nicely carved, and the pink accents stand out well against the earthy brown/black. Perfect length, no clasps to mess with. I browsed all the African mask pendants and this one is my favorite.

Every day wear

Purchased Item Kalangu, Men's wood pendant necklace

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Amy

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Oct 03, 2024

“Very handsome”

Vibrant colors. True art. Good.

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Deborah

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Jul 14, 2023

“my husband loved this bracelet.”

He passed a year ago and his grandson wears it and loves it!!

Just chillin! This was a gift for Husband Occasion: birthday

Purchased Item Genesis, Colorful Woven Cord Wristband Bracelet for Men from Ghana

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $750.

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor Wood carvings and jewelry

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"I am a self-taught artist. I never took any classes or attended courses... I enjoy working alone, and my inspiration comes from nature."

Latest Update“In 2009, I joined NOVICA. I am a jewelry artisan.“A lot has changed since I joined this wonderful institution. I joined as a bracelet... read more