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Soapstone beaded necklace, "Kokoduro II"

The necklace from Samuel Lovi is crafted by hand with soapstone beads and is... more

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The necklace from Samuel Lovi is crafted by hand with soapstone beads and is centered by a mask of a woman bearing the scarifications of her tribe. Crafted in a range of gray, brown, green and cream, the beads are fired for an antiqued, weathered look. Throughout Africa, scarification practices are usually done as a rite of passage and may also convey social, political, or religious roles. Lovi calls this design "Kokoduro," the Akan term for bravery. Fastens with a brass hook.

  • 0.13 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs
  • 56 cm L
  • 22" L
  • Pendant(s): 7.6 cm L x 6.4 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 3" L x 2.5" W
  • 2 mm W
  • 2 mm W

  • Soapstone, nylon thread, brass clasp
  • S-hook or hook clasp
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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Samuel Lovi has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $100. Proceeds were used to buy clay for his handcrafted ceramics and also the soapstone he uses in his jewelry.

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