traditional necklaces (30 items)
Eco Tradition
Recycled Paper Waterfall Necklace Crafted in Ghana
Eco Tradition, Recycled Paper Waterfall Necklace Crafted in Ghana
Length: 17.75"
Akwele Suma
For an eco-friendly accessory that adds a touch of Ghanaian tradition to your wardrobe, this necklace is designed by Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma. She forms the waterfall pendant with beads of... read more$57.99$49.29Artist: Akwele Suma
Manubea
African Style Hand Carved Wood Necklace with Female Mask
Manubea, African Style Hand Carved Wood Necklace with Female Mask
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
For this necklace, Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a stylized female mask in yellow, brown and black which he calls Manubea, a traditional Akan name. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood pendant by... read more$27.99$23.79Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
African Roots
Handcrafted Recycled Glass and Sese Wood Beaded Necklace
African Roots, Handcrafted Recycled Glass and Sese Wood Beaded Necklace
Length: 17.25"
Abigail Asana Abianka
Abigail Asana Abianka celebrates the rich traditions of Mother Africa with a stunning Ghanaian necklace. A bead combination of recycled glass, recycled plastic, and sese wood are strung together to... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Abigail Asana Abianka
New Ideas
African Bauxite Beaded Necklace
New Ideas, African Bauxite Beaded Necklace
Length: 18"
Millicent Okine
Subtle colors and rich textures are beautiful in this original design by Millicent Okine. Combining traditional bauxite beads with terracotta, she crafts a necklace she names Dwenebom, "to... read more$59.99$50.99Artist: Millicent Okine
Eclectic
Coconut shell and soapstone Y-necklace
Eclectic, Coconut shell and soapstone Y-necklace
Length: 16"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
"A contemporary style of playful figures combining various materials that inspired the design of this necklace," observes Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. She crafts the beaded necklace by hand with... read more$69.99$59.49Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Akwatia Diamond
Adjustable Sese Wood Necklace in Blue and Black from Ghana
Akwatia Diamond, Adjustable Sese Wood Necklace in Blue and Black from Ghana
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
A pendant is hand-carved of sese wood, centering a length of black cord. Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates this necklace, flanking the pendant with petite wood beads and discs. He paints... read more$27.99$23.79Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Cross of Divinity
Adjustable Sese Wood Yellow Cross Necklace from Ghana
Cross of Divinity, Adjustable Sese Wood Yellow Cross Necklace from Ghana
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
A wonderful cross is hand-carved from sese wood, centering a length of adjustable black cord. This necklace is created by Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor, who flanks the pendant with petite wood... read more$27.99$23.79Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Rustic Fortune
Wood and Bone Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Rustic Fortune, Wood and Bone Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 18"
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Working with local women, Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor of Ghana is proud to present her own designs in this necklace, which features black and white beads made from sese wood and cow bone on a nylon... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Dare to Hope
Handcrafted Recycled Glass Beaded Torsade Necklace
Dare to Hope, Handcrafted Recycled Glass Beaded Torsade Necklace
Length: 18"
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Strands of cobalt are twisted together with honey-colored beads to create this fashionable torsade necklace. Artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng of Ghana handcrafts the necklace using recycled glass... read more$109.99$93.49Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Ghanaian Eagle
Adjustable Sese Wood Necklace in Red and Green from Ghana
Ghanaian Eagle, Adjustable Sese Wood Necklace in Red and Green from Ghana
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
An arrow-shaped pendant is hand-carved of sese wood, centering a length of black cord. Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates this necklace, flanking the pendant with petite wood beads. He... read more$27.99$23.79Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Wisdom of the Elders
Beaded necklace
Wisdom of the Elders, Beaded necklace
Length: 18"
Rachel Armah
A sleek globe of agate centers a necklace of red disks, created from recycled plastic. Brown bauxite beads flank the clasp of this necklace. Rachel Armah names her design Tete Wo Bi Kyere, an Akan... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Rachel Armah
Summer Fields
Recycled bead necklace
Summer Fields, Recycled bead necklace
Length: 16.25"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Evoking white clouds and sunny green fields in summer, this necklace features beads in green, ice, and amber tones. Nonyem Abena Ibeneme knots them by hand with macrame techniques to create an elegant... read more$79.99$67.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Pretty Taupe
Recycled bead necklace
Pretty Taupe, Recycled bead necklace
Length: 18"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Beads in taupe, gray and black combine in a beautiful necklace by Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. The beads are crafted of recycled glass and knotted by hand to flow into two strands in front. "This is a... read more$59.99$50.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Midnight Fog
Recycled bead necklace
Midnight Fog, Recycled bead necklace
Length: 18"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Shimmering beads in brown, grey and black cluster together in a beautiful design. Knotted by hand, the beads are crafted of recycled glass. Nonyem Abena Ibeneme creates a necklace with modern African... read more$79.99$67.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Bright Universe
Handcrafted Recycled Glass Beaded Necklace
Bright Universe, Handcrafted Recycled Glass Beaded Necklace
Length: 18"
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Shades of cobalt and goldenrod collide in this one-of-a-kind stretch necklace from Ghana. Using recycled glass beads, Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng crafts the dramatic accessory by hand.$109.99$93.49Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
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$49.99$42.49Artist: Ila Suleyman
Dzine
African Agate and Recycled Glass and Plastic Beaded Necklace
Dzine, African Agate and Recycled Glass and Plastic Beaded Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Ghanaian artisan Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor creates this lovely beaded necklace that is ideal for a bold look. Named dzine, which means "strong heart" in Ewe, the necklace is crafted by hand... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
African Continent
Ebony Wood African Continent Pendant Necklace from Ghana
African Continent, Ebony Wood African Continent Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 13.75"
Robert Lanyo
Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo hand-carves the image of the continent of Africa from a piece of dark ebony wood. The stunning pendant centers an adjustable length of nylon cord.$39.99$33.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
Rustic Elephant
Ebony Wood Elephant Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Rustic Elephant, Ebony Wood Elephant Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 11.75"
Robert Lanyo
Hand-carved of ebony wood with a rustic shape, an elephant pendant centers this necklace from Ghana. Robert Lanyo designs the necklace, adding sese wood beads on an adjustable cord.$34.99$29.74Artist: Robert Lanyo
Gye Nyame Elegance
Ebony Wood Gye Nyame Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Gye Nyame Elegance, Ebony Wood Gye Nyame Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 13.5"
Robert Lanyo
Hand-carved of natural ebony wood, the pendant of this necklace takes the shape of the Adinkra symbol gye nyame, meaning "except for God." Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo designs the unisex... read more$37.99$32.29Artist: Robert Lanyo
Earth Medley
Wood and recycled glass pendant necklace
Earth Medley, Wood and recycled glass pendant necklace
Length: 18"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Multiple strands of waxed linen encircle the neck to culminate in a flirty beaded tassel. By Nonyem Abena Ibeneme, this delightful necklace combines globes of sese wood with beads of recycled glass in... read more$69.99$59.49Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Lagos Loops
Handcrafted Women's Choker Necklace from Africa
Lagos Loops, Handcrafted Women's Choker Necklace from Africa
Length: 16.25"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Nigerian-born artisan Nonyem Abena Ibeneme presents a handcrafted choker made from mixed materials. Colorful discs and tubular beads made from recycled plastic are combined with beads of bamboo and a... read more$89.99$76.49Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Ashanti Ruler
Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Ashanti Ruler, Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
A noble helmet is hand-carved from sese wood with pointed horns, centering a length of adjustable black cord. This necklace is created by Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor, who flanks the pendant... read more$25.99$22.09Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
African Horns
Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace in Green from Ghana
African Horns, Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace in Green from Ghana
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
A face is hand-carved from sese wood with pointed horns, centering a length of adjustable black cord. This necklace is created by Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor, who flanks the pendant with... read more$27.99$23.79Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Afadjato Mountain
Hand Crafted African Ethnic Style Wood Pendant Necklace
Afadjato Mountain, Hand Crafted African Ethnic Style Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this necklace after Afadjato, the tallest mountain in Ghana. He crafts the necklace by hand, carving the blue and yellow pendant of sese wood. The black... read more$27.99$23.79Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Laami
Ghanaian Orange Leather and Bone Statement Cord Necklace
Laami, Ghanaian Orange Leather and Bone Statement Cord Necklace
Length: 18"
Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman inherited his passion for jewelry making from his grandfather, who taught him how to work with natural leather from a young age in Ghana. He crafts the stunning statement necklace by hand... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Ila Suleyman
Good Turn
Bauxite Beaded Loop Necklace from West Africa
Good Turn, Bauxite Beaded Loop Necklace from West Africa
Length: 18"
Rachel Armah
Featuring many different looped strands of bauxite beads, this necklace has a rustic charm. Arranged and strung by West African artisan Rachel Armah, this necklace is named Danepa, an Akan word... read more$54.99$46.74Artist: Rachel Armah
Brave Elephant
Hand-Carved Brave Elephant Sese Wood Pendant Necklace
Brave Elephant, Hand-Carved Brave Elephant Sese Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 11.75"
Cynthia Danquah
Evoking the widely-respected bravery of African elephants, Ghanaian jewelry designer and sculptor Cynthia Danquah handcrafts this intriguing necklace. The pendant is hand-carved from sese wood to... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Cynthia Danquah
With Gladness
Eco Friendly Handcrafted Recycled Bead Necklace with Agate
With Gladness, Eco Friendly Handcrafted Recycled Bead Necklace with Agate
Length: 18"
Rita Addo Zakour
Revealing its rich natural grain, a globe of African sese wood centers this beautiful necklace. Bright agate flanks the central bead in a design by Rita Addo Zakour. Scintillating beads in green and... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Destiny Loves Me
Brown and Yellow African Handcrafted Eco Friendly Necklace
Destiny Loves Me, Brown and Yellow African Handcrafted Eco Friendly Necklace
Length: 18"
Rita Addo Zakour
A string of frosted yellow globes and sleek cylinders hosts six strands of amber spheres. Transforming discarded materials into fashion, Rita Addo Zakour crafts a beautiful necklace of recycled glass... read more$67.99$57.79Artist: Rita Addo Zakour