traditional necklaces (26 items)
Geometric Saga
Hand-Painted Geometric Saga Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Geometric Saga, Hand-Painted Geometric Saga Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Neha Gopinath Pillai
Neha Gopinath Pillai uses her artistry to tell a story in this beautiful necklace. Terracotta clay is molded into the desired shapes for the pendant and beads, then double-fired in a kiln. The... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Neha Gopinath Pillai
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$44.99Artist: Abigail Asana Abianka
Ancient Passion
Handcrafted Black and Red Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace
Ancient Passion, Handcrafted Black and Red Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace
Rita Addo Zakour
Traditional motifs and a vibrant palette of black and red hues create an aura of passion in Rita Addo Zakour's newest design. Crafted in Ghana from recycled plastic beads, this eco-friendly necklace... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Kae Me Moon
Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Kae Me Moon, Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 25"
Cynthia Danquah
"I draw inspiration from the traditions of my Akuapim culture," explains artisan Cynthia Danquah, who creates this beautifully vivid beaded necklace from her home in West Africa. The... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
Tumtumna
Handmade Green Leather Strand Statement Necklace from Ghana
Tumtumna, Handmade Green Leather Strand Statement Necklace from Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in a light green hue, the artist names this Tumtumna , a Northern Ghanaian word meaning... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Buudu Honored
Crescent-Shaped Horn Pendant Green Leather Cord Necklace
Buudu Honored, Crescent-Shaped Horn Pendant Green Leather Cord Necklace
Length: 22.5"
Ila Suleyman
The natural variations in color from milk white to beige to grey of a crescent-shaped pendant of horn are showcased in this necklace. Multiple green leather cords are knotted to each side of the horn... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Bayala
Handmade Black Leather Strand Statement Necklace from Ghana
Bayala, Handmade Black Leather Strand Statement Necklace from Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in the color black and featuring a button loop clasp, the artist names this bayala, a Northern Ghanaian... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: 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$49.99$44.99Artist: 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$49.99$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Sida
Crescent-Shaped Horn Pendant Necklace with Blue Leather Cord
Sida, Crescent-Shaped Horn Pendant Necklace with Blue Leather Cord
Length: 22.5"
Ila Suleyman
The natural variations in color from milk white to beige to grey of a crescent-shaped pendant of horn are showcased in this necklace. Multiple leather cords in delft blue are knotted to each side and... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: 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$49.99$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Tempoka
Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Tempoka, Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Length: 22"
Ila Suleyman
"I call this design Tempoka, the Mossi term for mother earth in reference to the natural materials I used for this necklace, and also to emphasize the importance of using recycled materials to... read more$47.99$43.19Artist: Ila Suleyman
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$44.99Artist: Rachel Armah
Leopard Style
Leopard Motif Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace from Ghana
Leopard Style, Leopard Motif Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace from Ghana
Length: 19.25"
Rita Addo Zakour
With leopard spot patterns, four discs of recycled plastic center this Ghanaian necklace. Rita Addo Zakour designs the necklace, circling the neck with a beaded strand.$47.99$43.19Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Green Laafi
Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Green Laafi, Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Length: 21"
Ila Suleyman
"I crafted this necklace to bless you with good health," declares Ila Suleyman. From his "Laafi" collection meaning "good health" in the Mamprusi language, the necklace... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Ila Suleyman
Fuchsia Discs
Recycled Glass Fuchsia Beaded Torsade Necklace
Fuchsia Discs, Recycled Glass Fuchsia Beaded Torsade Necklace
Length: 19.25"
Ila Suleyman
Alternating with black and white beads of recycled glass, strands of recycled plastic discs in fuchsia decorate the center of this torsade necklace from Ghana. Ila Suleyman creates a beautiful and... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
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$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
African Queen of Peace
Agate and Ceramic Pendant Necklace
African Queen of Peace, Agate and Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Ila Suleyman
Terracotta is transformed into a fascinating pendant in Ila Suleyman's hands. Centering a necklace, it is flanked by polished agate and beads of sese wood. The colorful disks are recycled plastic. The... read more$47.99$43.19Artist: Ila Suleyman
Desert Bird
Artisan Crafted Necklace Ghana Beaded Jewelry
Desert Bird, Artisan Crafted Necklace Ghana Beaded Jewelry
Length: 20"
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor selects warm earth tones for the design of this stunning necklace. She crafts the necklace by hand with sese wood beads in different shapes, alternating patterned spheres... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Zacsongo
Boomerang Horn Pendant Magenta Leather Cord Necklace
Zacsongo, Boomerang Horn Pendant Magenta Leather Cord Necklace
Length: 19"
Ila Suleyman
The natural variations in color from milk white to warm beige to deep grey of a boomerang-shaped pendant of horn are showcased in this necklace. The pendant is secured to a bundle of magenta leather... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Pamga
Diamond-Shaped Horn Pendant Black Leather Cord Necklace
Pamga, Diamond-Shaped Horn Pendant Black Leather Cord Necklace
Length: 19"
Ila Suleyman
The natural variations in color from milk white to dark grey of a diamond-shaped pendant of horn are showcased in this necklace. The pendant is secured to a bundle of black leather cords with a... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Taoure
African Agate and Bone Beaded Necklace
Taoure, African Agate and Bone Beaded Necklace
Length: 20"
Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman designs this extraordinary necklace under the theme of Taoure, the Mamprusi term for prosperity. From northern Ghana, Mamprusi people are predominantly rice and cattle farmers. Suleyman... read more$47.99$43.19Artist: Ila Suleyman
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$44.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Xose in Beige
African Necklace Crafted by Hand with Recycled Beads
Xose in Beige, African Necklace Crafted by Hand with Recycled Beads
Length: 19"
Rita Addo Zakour
Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour makes a statement for eco-consciousness with the design of this necklace in a combination of warm earth tones. The necklace is crafted by hand with smooth globes of resin... read more$47.99$43.19Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Wend Panga in Green
Hand Crafted Agate and Wood African Green Beaded Necklace
Wend Panga in Green, Hand Crafted Agate and Wood African Green Beaded Necklace
Length: 19.25"
Ila Suleyman
Ghana's Ila Suleyman handcrafts a necklace featuring five beaded strands threaded with grass-green recycled vinyl beads. The ends of the multi-strand section are finished with sese wood beads, agate... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
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$49.99$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman