symbolic necklace (4 items)
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
Talatu Gilga
African Horn and Leather Pendant Necklace
Talatu Gilga, African Horn and Leather Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Ila Suleyman
"The design of this necklace is symbolic of my culture," says Ila Suleyman who calls it Talatu Gilga, the Mamprusi name usually given to boys born on a Wednesday. From northern Ghana... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Kente Man
Men's Hand Made Wood Pendant Necklace
Kente Man, Men's Hand Made Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
Ghana's legendary kente cloth traditions inspire Ralph Ashong in the design of this necklace for men. Historically reserved for the nobility and the rich, kente patterns and colors are unique to the... read more$34.99Artist: Ralph Ashong
Kasapa
Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace
Kasapa, Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
Depicted vertically, the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. "Though lips are meant for talking, speech must be seasoned," believes Ralph Ashong making reference to the Akan saying... read more$39.99Artist: Ralph Ashong