symbolism jewelry (9 items)
Elegant Gye Nyame
Ebony Wood Adinkra Symbol Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Elegant Gye Nyame, Ebony Wood Adinkra Symbol Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.2" x 0.8" W x 0.4" D
Robert Lanyo
The Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, meaning "except God," is captured in natural ebony wood in this pair of Ghanaian dangle earrings. Robert Lanyo crafts the earrings by hand, hanging them on... read more$27.99$25.19Artist: Robert Lanyo
Ese Ne Tekrema
Adinkra Ese Ne Tekrema Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Ese Ne Tekrema, Adinkra Ese Ne Tekrema Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.7" x 0.6" W
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
In a stunningly simple pair of dangle earrings, the Adinkra symbol Ese Ne Tekrema, symbolizing friendship, is crafted of sterling silver with a high-polish finish. Ghanaian artisan Joycelyn Sena Zigah... read more$174.99$157.49Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Gye Nyame House
Adinkra-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant from Ghana
Gye Nyame House, Adinkra-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant from Ghana
Length: 1.7" x 0.9" W
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Inspired by Adinkra symbols, Ghanaian artisan Joycelyn Sena Zigah designs this beautiful pendant. Crafted of sterling silver with a high-polish finish, the Gye Nyame symbol is framed by Fihankra. Gye... read more$164.99$148.49Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah
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$49.99$44.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Adinkra Africa
Handmade Ebony Wood Africa Map Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Adinkra Africa, Handmade Ebony Wood Africa Map Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 1.6" W
Ali Mohammed
This unique pair of earrings comes from the creative mind of designer Ali Mohammed. Hand carved from ebony wood, each earring features an Adinkra symbol within a map of Africa. The symbol is called... read more$19.99$17.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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$49.99$44.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Traditional Fusion
Batik Bone and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Ghana
Traditional Fusion, Batik Bone and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
Circling the wrist with a black band of leather, this striking bracelet is designed by Ghanaian artisan Gill Quarcoopome. She selects beads of natural bone, which are decorated using the batik method... read more$34.99$31.49Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
Star of David
Star of David Hand Crafted Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Star of David, Star of David Hand Crafted Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 15.75"
Ali Mohammed
Symbolizing the interconnection between the inner and outer dimensions of God, the Star of David is admirable in this handcrafted necklace by Ali Mohammed from Ghana. The hand-carved sese wood pendant... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Cola Nut
Adinkra Symbol Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia Pendant
Cola Nut, Adinkra Symbol Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia Pendant
Length: 0.8" x 0.6" W x 0.1" D
David Apim-Tetteh
The Bese Saka symbol centers a pendant by David Apim-Tetteh. Known as an adinkra symbol, this image depicts a sack of cola nuts, an important cash crop in Ghana. It symbolizes power, abundance and... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: David Apim-Tetteh