flexible necklaces (10 items)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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