symbolism jewelry (24 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$27.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
Hide and Seek in Tan
Men's leather wristband bracelet
Hide and Seek in Tan, Men's leather wristband bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
Gill Quarcoopome designs this stunning bracelet for men in quality tan leather. The masculine bracelet is adorned with a clever arrangement of crimped antique brass inserts which have been... read more$37.99Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
Azure Ananse Web
Men's Handmade Recycled Bracelet
Azure Ananse Web, Men's Handmade Recycled Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Robert Aidoo-Taylor weaves threads of blue, wine and black in a crosshatch pattern for the design of this bracelet for men. "I took my time to conceptualize this design in the way a spider... read more$34.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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
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
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$174.99Artist: 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$164.99Artist: 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$49.99Artist: 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$19.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Back to Africa
Sterling silver dangle earrings
Back to Africa, Sterling silver dangle earrings
Length: 2.3" x 1.1" W
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Superimposed on a map of Africa is a beloved adinkra symbol. These West African symbols communicate sayings and concepts through images. "The Sankofa depicts a bird that turns to look over its... read more$214.99Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah
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
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
Unity Icon
Sterling Silver Oval Pendant with Clover Icon from Ghana
Unity Icon, Sterling Silver Oval Pendant with Clover Icon from Ghana
Daniel K. Akuteye Jr.
Elegant formations converge in a clover-themed pendant crafted by Daniel K. Akuteye Jr. from Ghana. The artisan uses sterling silver to craft this oval accessory, adding a high-polish finish that... read more$114.99Artist: Daniel K. Akuteye Jr.
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$34.99Artist: 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$39.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Fortune Blooms
Eco-Friendly Floral Sese Wood Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
Fortune Blooms, Eco-Friendly Floral Sese Wood Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma finds encouragement in the fearless women of the traditional Ghanaian markets to create a lovely accessory honoring their hardworking spirits. Working with recycled plastic, paper and sese... read more$23.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Run Along in Brown
Men's Casual Brown Leather Bracelet with Brass Accents
Run Along in Brown, Men's Casual Brown Leather Bracelet with Brass Accents
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
A running cord of brown leather embellishes this wristband bracelet like a dashed line in the road. Gill Quarcoopome crafts the men's bracelet by hand from leather and secures it with a brass snap.... read more$37.99Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
Run Along in Black
African Artisan Crafted Black Leather Bracelet for Men
Run Along in Black, African Artisan Crafted Black Leather Bracelet for Men
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
A running cord of black leather embellishes this wristband bracelet like a dashed line in the road. Gill Quarcoopome crafts the men's bracelet by hand from leather and secures it with a brass snap.... read more$29.99Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
Twist and Shout in Black
Men's Black Leather Wristband Bracelet with Braided Accent
Twist and Shout in Black, Men's Black Leather Wristband Bracelet with Braided Accent
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
Gill Quarcoopome of Ghana presents a casually handsome men's bracelet with a twist. A twist of leather, that is, in the form of a braided cord that encircles the wristband. A weathered brass ring... read more$49.99Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
Run Along in Black and Tan
Black and Tan Handcrafted Leather Bracelet for Men
Run Along in Black and Tan, Black and Tan Handcrafted Leather Bracelet for Men
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
A running cord of tan leather embellishes this wristband bracelet like a dashed line in the road. Gill Quarcoopome crafts the men's bracelet by hand from black leather and secures it with a brass... read more$29.99Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
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
Fortune Blooms
Eco-Friendly Floral Sese Wood Beaded Necklace from Ghana
Fortune Blooms, Eco-Friendly Floral Sese Wood Beaded Necklace from Ghana
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma finds motivation in the courageous women of the traditional Ghanaian markets to create a gorgeous accessory honoring their fearless spirits. Working with recycled plastic, paper and sese... read more$29.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Fortune Blooms
Eco-Friendly Floral Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Fortune Blooms, Eco-Friendly Floral Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma finds inspiration in the courageous women of the traditional Ghanaian markets to create a charming accessory honoring their brave spirits. Working with recycled plastic, paper and sese... read more$23.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Back to My Roots
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Back to My Roots, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.4" x 0.6" W
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Transformed into earrings by Joycelyn Sena Zigah is a beloved adinkra symbol. These West African symbols communicate sayings and concepts through images. "The Sankofa depicts a bird that turns to... read more$157.99Artist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah