childrens jewelry (32 items)
Africa Medley
Cow bone and agate beaded necklace
Africa Medley, Cow bone and agate beaded necklace
Length: 20"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
"The design of this necklace celebrates our preference for chunky jewelry and natural materials," confides Nigerian-born Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. She crafts the beaded necklace by hand with a... read more$67.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Gamba
African Ceramic and Agate Pendant Necklace
Gamba, African Ceramic and Agate Pendant Necklace
Length: 19"
Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman calls the design of this stunning necklace Gamba, the Mossi term for purity. The Mossi are predominantly millet and cattle farmers who use cow hide and other natural materials to create... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Maneray
Handcrafted Beaded Agate and Bone Necklace from Africa
Maneray, Handcrafted Beaded Agate and Bone Necklace from Africa
Length: 19"
Ila Suleyman
"Enjoy this beautiful necklace and may your good deeds be more in number than the beads strung on this necklace," encourages Ila Suleyman. He calls his design Maneray, the Mossi term for... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Odopa
Agate and ceramic dangle earrings
Odopa, Agate and ceramic dangle earrings
Length: 1.2" x 0.6" W
Cynthia Danquah
"Celebrate Odopa with this necklace," encourages Cynthia Danquah. Referring to the Akan saying of "good love," she designs a stunning pair of earrings. Danquah hand crafts the... read more$19.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
Yellow Boats
Recycled Paper Sailboat Earrings Crafted by Hand in Ghana
Yellow Boats, Recycled Paper Sailboat Earrings Crafted by Hand in Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 1.2" W
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma designs earrings of maritime charm in a festive yellow hue. She recycles paper by folding it into boats with terracotta masts and recycled plastic bead anchors. These Ghanaian handcrafted... read more$23.99Artist: Akwele Suma
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 Wisdom
Agate and Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace
African Wisdom, Agate and Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace
Length: 19"
Ila Suleyman
Engraved by hand, a terracotta medallion centers this necklace by Ila Suleyman. Named Barka — "Wisdom" in the Mamprusi language of Northern Ghana — it features colorful agate, sese wood... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Row Your Boat
Recycled Paper Earrings with Terracotta
Row Your Boat, Recycled Paper Earrings with Terracotta
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma creates jewelry with an eye toward ecology. Crafted by hand, this original design suspends little boats from strands of terracotta. The handcrafted earrings feature recycled paper and... read more$34.99Artist: Akwele Suma
All Things New
Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace
All Things New, Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace
Length: 18"
Ila Suleyman
Carved by hand, a pendant of ebony wood reveals abstract motifs. It centers a beaded necklace of ceramic, sese wood and batik on bone. The colorful disks are recycled plastic. The Ghanaian designer... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Tempoka
Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Tempoka, Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Length: 22"
Ila Suleyman
"I call this design Tempoka, the Mossi term for mother earth in reference to the natural materials I used for this necklace, and also to emphasize the importance of using recycled materials to... read more$47.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Bold Africa
Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Bold Africa, Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Length: 24"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Ornate terracotta beads and coconut shell hoops center a bold necklace. Nonyem Abena Ibeneme designs this exquisite necklace inspired by traditional African jewelry.$49.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Traveler
Men's Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Traveler, Men's Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme designs a stunning necklace for men inspired by traditional African jewelry trends. The necklace is crafted by hand with waxed linen thread and natural coconut shell pendants... read more$49.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Green Laafi
Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Green Laafi, Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Length: 21"
Ila Suleyman
"I crafted this necklace to bless you with good health," declares Ila Suleyman. From his "Laafi" collection meaning "good health" in the Mamprusi language, the necklace... read more$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
African Queen of Peace
Agate and Ceramic Pendant Necklace
African Queen of Peace, Agate and Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Ila Suleyman
Terracotta is transformed into a fascinating pendant in Ila Suleyman's hands. Centering a necklace, it is flanked by polished agate and beads of sese wood. The colorful disks are recycled plastic. The... read more$47.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Mossi Womanhood
Handcrafted African Wood and Agate Necklace
Mossi Womanhood, Handcrafted African Wood and Agate Necklace
Length: 19.25"
Ila Suleyman
Engraved by hand, an ebony wood medallion centers this dramatic necklace by Ila Suleyman. Named Paga — "Womanhood" in the Mossi language of Northern Ghana — it features colorful agate... read more$39.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Sougri
Bone and ceramic beaded necklace
Sougri, Bone and ceramic beaded necklace
Length: 20"
Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman calls the original design of this necklace Sougri, the Mamprusi term for patience. He diligently crafts the necklace by hand with ornate terracotta beads and sleek sese wood. A cow bone... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Pogyanga
Horn and Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Pogyanga, Horn and Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Length: 20"
Ila Suleyman
Shaped like a diamond, a bull horn pendant centers this hand crafted necklace by Ila Suleyman. He includes cow bone beads adorned with batik techniques, bright beads of recycled plastic and, sese... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Amaria
Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace
Amaria, Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace
Length: 21.75"
Ila Suleyman
The Mamprusi people refer to a newlywed woman as Amaria, and in her honor Ila Suleyman designs a necklace of stunning elegance. He crafts the necklace by hand with cow bone pendants painted with... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
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
Laafi
Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Laafi, Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Length: 22"
Ila Suleyman
"A necklace crafted to bless you with Laafi (good health)," says Ila Suleyman of Ghana. Inspired by the Mamprusi blessing, Suleyman crafts the necklace by hand with a cow bone pendant at the... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Naapoka
Hand Crafted Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Naapoka, Hand Crafted Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Length: 20"
Ila Suleyman
The Mamprusi people of Ghana refer to their queen mother as Naapoka, inspiring Ila Suleyman to design a necklace of stunning elegance. "I created this design in honor of noble women," says... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Amaria
Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace
Amaria, Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace
Ila Suleyman
The Mamprusi people refer to a newlywed woman as Amaria, and in her honor Ila Suleyman designs a necklace of stunning elegance. He crafts the necklace by hand with cow bone pendants painted with... read more$49.99$34.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Queen of My Heart
Terracotta beaded necklace
Queen of My Heart, Terracotta beaded necklace
Length: 16"
Cynthia Danquah
This necklace of Ghanaian elegance is designed by Cynthia Danquah. She threads the necklace by hand with ornate terracotta beads in warm hues, surrounded by miniscule beads of the same material. The... read more$49.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
Purple Boats
Sailboat Earrings Crafted by Hand with Recycled Paper
Purple Boats, Sailboat Earrings Crafted by Hand with Recycled Paper
Length: 1.8" x 1.2" W
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma designs earrings of maritime charm in a festive purple hue. She recycles paper by folding it into boats with bauxite masts and recycled glass bead anchors. These Ghanaian handcrafted... read more$34.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Terracotta Dream
Ceramic and Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace in Red from Ghana
Terracotta Dream, Ceramic and Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace in Red from Ghana
Length: 19"
Ali Mohammed
This dreamy necklace from Ghana is designed by Ali Mohammed. It features beaded strands of recycled glass in red, punctuated by black ceramic and sese wood beads. At the center of the necklace dangles... read more$49.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Odopa
Unique Recycled Discs and Agate Necklace
Odopa, Unique Recycled Discs and Agate Necklace
Length: 20"
Cynthia Danquah
"Celebrate Odopa with this necklace," encourages Cynthia Danquah. Referring to the Akan saying of "good love," she designs a stunning necklace centered by an agate pendant. Danquah... read more$57.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
African Song
Ceramic and wood Y-necklace
African Song, Ceramic and wood Y-necklace
Length: 24"
Cynthia Danquah
Handcrafted terracotta beads with rich black textures distinguish this necklace by Cynthia Danquah. Complemented by disks of sese wood and coconut shell, the beads bring African tradition to a... read more$69.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
Nigerian Belles
Handcrafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings
Nigerian Belles, Handcrafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 1" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme designs a stunning pair of earrings steeped in traditional Nigerian elegance. The earrings are crafted by hand with ornate terracotta beads and bauxite discs. Hanging from brass... read more$29.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Medieval Hoops
Handmade African Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings
Medieval Hoops, Handmade African Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 1.5" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Ornate terracotta beads center coconut shells in the design of these bold earrings. "The design of the earrings makes me think of medieval architecture," says Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. The... read more$39.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Medieval Nature
Unique Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings
Medieval Nature, Unique Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings
Length: 3" x 1.6" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
"The subtle organic colors and style of this design makes me think of medieval architecture," confides Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. The earrings are crafted by hand with ornate terracotta beads... read more$39.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme