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Sese Wood Akokonan Adinkra Symbol Necklace from Ghana, "Akokonan"
Representing the shape of a chicken's foot, akokonan is an adinkra symbol from traditional Ghanaian culture. Ali Mohammed designs this pendant necklace, featuring an akokonan hand-carved of sese wood and flanked by beads of recycled plastic. The pendant necklace adorns the neck on an adjustable black cord.
- 20 grams
- 0.71 oz
- 60 cm min L - x 90 cm max L
- 23.5" min L - x 35" max L
- 5 mm W
- 5 mm W
- Pendant(s): 4 cm L x 3 cm W
- Pendant(s): 1.6" L x 1.2" W
- Sese wood, recycled plastic, nylon cord
- Avoid contact with water
- Adjustable
- Sliding knot
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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James
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03/19/2019
"ANCHORED IN FAITH"
HELLO ALI! USING MY OWN IMAGINATION & CREATIVITY TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS WONDERFUL PENDANT AND ITS DESIGN!
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- ALL AROUND WEAR(I SET THE TABLE)
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Akokonan, Sese Wood Akokonan Adinkra Symbol Necklace from Ghana
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Norma
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03/09/2023
"Love the Look"
Runs small
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DQ
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01/18/2023
"Unique Santa"
This Santa is very unique. The detail is great and it is well made. I had been eyeing this for some time. I am glad I finally made the purchase. Looking forward to displaying it.
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Jocelyn
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01/16/2023
"Stunning!"
This mask is stunning in its simplicity. Of course the color is a big part of its impact. it makes me smile every time i look at it. Wonderful purchase.
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Tonya
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01/08/2023
"Very elegant"
This mask is a treasure! Beautiful and authentic.
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Larissa
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01/02/2023
"Very handsome mask"
I especially like the bead work on this very expressive, fierce mask!
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Ali financially supports the education of two of his own children and two others in primary school.
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Ali Mohammed has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $2000.
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Starting off with very humble earnings, Ali has worked hard to grow his workshop and better his livelihood and that of his family.
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Ali currently supports four children who are all under the age of ten.
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Write a review"I was good at learning through watching my brother when he was carving, and then I would try my hand and I would ask for assistance when needed."
"I was born in Accra and I grew up to become a friendly and curious person. It is my curiosity that has guided me in learning this art and honing... read more
