african inspired jewelry (21 items)
Good Africa
Africa-Themed Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Pendant Necklace
Good Africa, Africa-Themed Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Pendant Necklace
Length: 27.5"
Robert Lanyo
Carved by hand from ebony wood with a beautiful natural grain, the African continent forms the pendant of this necklace from Ghana. Robert Lanyo selects beads of sese wood and recycled glass to circle... read more$59.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
African Goddess
Handmade Ceramic Pendant Necklace
African Goddess, Handmade Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Length: 22"
Ila Suleyman
By Ila Suleyman, this colorful necklace is a triumph of African design. He names it Kolpoka, a river goddess of the Mamprusi kingdom. Ceramic mingles with beads of sese wood and batik on bone, while... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
African Innocence
Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
African Innocence, Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 7.5"
Rita Addo Zakour
Cream-colored discs of sese wood exude innocence in this stretch bracelet from Ghana. Rita Addo Zakour designs the bracelet, alternating the wooden beads with beads of recycled plastic.$25.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
African Homestead
Bamboo and Sese Wood Dangle Earrings Brass Hooks from Ghana
African Homestead, Bamboo and Sese Wood Dangle Earrings Brass Hooks from Ghana
Length: 3.1" x 0.4" W
Ivy Mowtey
Featuring brown and tan beads of bamboo flanked by petite sese wood beads hanging from brass hooks, these two dangle earrings bring a taste of Africa wherever they go. The earrings are crafted by... read more$27.99Artist: Ivy Mowtey
African Circle
Africa-Themed Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
African Circle, Africa-Themed Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.8" x 2.8" W
Robert Lanyo
Celebrating African unity, Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo creates a fun and striking pair of dangle earrings. Within two circles, the African continent is hand-carved from natural ebony wood, swinging... read more$29.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
African Celebration
Sese Wood and Leather Pendant Bracelet from Ghana
African Celebration, Sese Wood and Leather Pendant Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 7.5"
Ali Mohammed
In celebration of African culture, Ghanaian artisan Ali Mohammed designs a striking pendant bracelet. The unisex bracelet circles the wrist with black leather accented in white. At the center, an... read more$27.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
African Ankh
Handcrafted Ankh Necklace in Ebony and Bamboo Ghana
African Ankh, Handcrafted Ankh Necklace in Ebony and Bamboo Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ali Mohammed
Crafted by hand, this necklace is centered by a sleek ebony wood ankh. An ancient and powerful symbol, the Egyptian ankh was considered the magical key to eternity. It is thought to symbolize the sun... read more$49.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
African Cross
Handcrafted Ebony and Bamboo Cross Necklace from Ghana
African Cross, Handcrafted Ebony and Bamboo Cross Necklace from Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ali Mohammed
Crafted by hand, this necklace is centered by a sleek ebony wood cross. Sese wood globes and bamboo beads align on black cords in a design by Ali Mohammed. The necklace length can be adjusted by... read more$54.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Berries
African Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings
Berries, African Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 1" W
Akwele Suma
Featuring a palette of multiple hues, these earrings are a unique creation by Akwele Suma. "They remind me of berries," the Ghanaian designer confides. She crafts the earrings by hand... read more$29.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Pathfinder
Sese Wood Long Beaded Necklace Handcrafted in Ghana
Pathfinder, Sese Wood Long Beaded Necklace Handcrafted in Ghana
Length: 25"
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Artisan Catherine Offei Kwapong enjoys giving traditional West African styles a contemporary twist, which she does wonderfully with this attractive beaded necklace. She strings the patterned sese wood... read more$49.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Joyful Sunrise
Handmade Colorful Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Joyful Sunrise, Handmade Colorful Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 3.1" x 0.8" W
Esther Narh
Evoking the positive energy of a beautiful morning, artisan Esther Narh crafts this charming pair of beaded dangle earrings that are perfect for a colorful look. Made by hand in West Africa, the... read more$27.99Artist: Esther Narh
Village Hut
Sese Wood Adjustable Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Village Hut, Sese Wood Adjustable Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 15.25"
Ali Mohammed
Inspired by the huts in African villages, Ghana's Ali Mohammed handcrafts the pendant of this necklace of local sese wood. Adorning the neck on an adjustable cord, this necklace brings the spirit of... read more$34.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Deer Mask
African Mask Necklace for Men's Jewelry
Deer Mask, African Mask Necklace for Men's Jewelry
Length: 24"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea who live around the Sepik River area, Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this necklace for men. The array of masks from this region gives social and... read more$34.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Wofa Adam
African Mask Necklace for Men's Jewelry
Wofa Adam, African Mask Necklace for Men's Jewelry
Length: 24"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea who live around the Sepik River area, Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this necklace for men. The array of masks from this region gives social and... read more$34.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Kwele Love
African Heart Mask Necklace for Men's Jewelry
Kwele Love, African Heart Mask Necklace for Men's Jewelry
Length: 24"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
This necklace for men with a heart-shaped mask is inspired by the customs of the Kwele people of Gabon, who in olden days would gift a mask at a wedding. They believe love is everlasting, enduring... read more$34.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
God-Fearing Faith
Leather and Ebony Necklace with African Gye Nyame
God-Fearing Faith, Leather and Ebony Necklace with African Gye Nyame
Length: 19"
Ali Mohammed
Ghana's famed Gye Nyame symbol takes shape in ebony wood, its rotating form understood as "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country.... read more$49.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Horn Mask
Mens Handmade Wood Mask Necklace from Africa
Horn Mask, Mens Handmade Wood Mask Necklace from Africa
Length: 24"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Carved by hand, a mysterious green face with horns adorns a bold necklace for men. "I was inspired by the horn masks used during the yam festivals in Ghana's upper Eastern Region," Robert... read more$37.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Ancestral Mask
Men's wood pendant necklace
Ancestral Mask, Men's wood pendant necklace
Length: 24"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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... read more$37.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Onua Do Horn
African Mask Hand Carved Sese Wood Necklace
Onua Do Horn, African Mask Hand Carved Sese Wood Necklace
Length: 24.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Inspired by traditional African masks, Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates this unique necklace. The pendant is hand-carved from sese wood and the cord features a sliding knot clasp. The Ghanaian artist calls... read more$27.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Pogsada
Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace from Africa
Pogsada, Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace from Africa
Length: 22"
Ila Suleyman
The art and customs of the Mossi people inspire the design of this splendid necklace. "A beautiful necklace for the young at heart," confides Ila Suleyman, who calls his design... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Osunu
Black Elephant Batik Pendant on Adjustable Black Necklace
Osunu, Black Elephant Batik Pendant on Adjustable Black Necklace
Length: 21.25"
Rita Addo Zakour
The beauty and might of the African osunu inspires the design of this necklace from Rita Addo Zakour. The elephant pendant is crafted of cow bone and embellished with traditional batik dyeing... read more$49.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour