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Call to Prayer,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Mosque Pendant Necklace'

Ghana's Ralph Ashong presents this stunning pendant necklace. Intricate lines are carved into sese wood to create a motif that is reminiscent of the beautiful tile work found in mosques. The long cord is adjustable in length. more

Odo Nsa All,'Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana'

Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes, artisan Ralph Ashong presents this attractive pendant necklace that is ideal for a casual look. Crafted by hand from local sese wood, the trapezoid-shaped pendant is engraved with eye-catching... more

'Onyame Aniwa' - Men's Wood Pendant Necklace

We can never hide from the watchful eyes of our creator. He sees and knows our thoughts motives words and deeds. Be truthful and sincere is the advice that inspires Ralph Ashong in the design of this pendant. Onyame Aniwa in the Akan language the eye... more

Spiral Galaxy,'Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana'

Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes in his designs, artisan Ralph Ashong presents this attractive pendant necklace that is ideal for a casual look. Crafted by hand from local sese wood, the trapezoid pendant is engraved with... more

'Kasapa' - Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace

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 Kasapa (seasoned speech). The image is colored with a clay... more

'Between Pyramids' - Men's Hand Crafted Leather and Wood Pendant Ne

This design is a retrospective walk through the ancient cradle of civilization Egypt represented by the parallel rows of pyramids says Ralph Ashong of his design. Carved in teakwood the original imagery is colored with a clay solution creating an... more

Simply Me,'Unique Recycled Paper Beaded Necklace'

"A simple style for all occasions," says Akwele Suma of the design of this necklace. She crafts the colorful necklace by hand in a variety of colors that includes grey, cream, red, orange, purple, yellow green,blue, black and brown. Suma works with... more

African Treasure,'Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana'

By Tina Quaye, this exquisite necklace radiates African beauty. The Ghanaian artisan combines pale glass beads with black onyx. Dark sese wood beads are encircled with silver inlay while ornate terracotta beads add drama to the handcrafted design. more

Earth Ring in Ecru,'Handcrafted Coconut Wood and Leather Cord Pendant Necklace'

Thailand artisan Sasithon Saisuk captures the beauty of coconut wood in this lovely necklace. Crafted by hand, an ecru-colored cord is expertly woven around genuine leather. The featured wood pendant is hollow and replete with texture. more

Earth Ring in Grey,'Handcrafted Coconut Wood and Leather Cord Pendant Necklace'

Adorn your outfits with a nature-inspired accessory, handcrafted by Thailand artisan Sasithon Saisuk. Gorgeous waxed cord in a cool grey hue is handwoven around genuine leather. An alluring coconut wood pendant graces the necklace. more

African Horns,'Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace in Green from Ghana'

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 petite wood beads and discs. He paints the pendant in... more

Manubea,'African Style Hand Carved Wood Necklace with Female Mask'

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 hand with experienced mastery and sets it on a black... more

Gyau Atiko,'Hand Carved Wooden Pendant and Cord Necklace from Ghana'

Artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana designs and hand makes each of his original pieces. For this necklace he carves a pendant from sese wood and frames it with wooden beads, which hang on a polypropylene cord. Aidoo-Taylor uses red acrylic paint to... more

'Forest Fascination' - Unique Women's Modern Wood Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

By Carmen Anocibar this beautiful necklace is thoroughly contemporary. She sets a cedar wood oval in silver to create the pendant. It is worn on a minimalist choker. .925 Sterling silver more

Men's wood pendant necklace, 'Papa Adam'

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea specifically around the Sepik River. The masks denote social and spiritual significance so Aidoo-Taylor dedicates this design to Adam... more

Portrait of a Lady,'Rainbow Moonstone Pendant Necklace with Floral Motif'

Offset by rustic wood, the rainbow moonstone on Buana's pendant necklace glows beautifully. The Balinese artisan uses sawo wood to create the pendant, centering a hand carved floral motif with the rainbow moonstone. Sterling silver accents and a... more

Men's wood pendant necklace, 'Danjuma'

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea specifically around the Sepik River. The masks denote social and spiritual significance so Aidoo-Taylor dedicates this design to the... more

Men's wood pendant necklace, 'Ancestral Mask'

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea specifically around the Sepik River. The ancestral masks denote social and spiritual significance. Aidoo-Taylor carves the ofram wood... more

Good Impression,'Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace in Red from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, an eye-catching red pendant centers this Ghanaian necklace. Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates the necklace, flanking the pendant with black wood beads, adorning the neck on an adjustable length of black cord. He names it Anibiri'a,... more

Lagos Loops,'Handcrafted Women's Choker Necklace from Africa'

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 toggle clasp of wood for a necklace with... more

'Clever Owl' - Handcrafted Wood Owl Pendant Necklace

There is an owl that comes to my yard every day says Bali's Jenny Setiawan. That gave me the inspiration for this design. The owl has detailing in sterling silver and perches on a sono wood branch. I present the pendant on a leather cord and am... more

Pneumatic,'Jacaranda Wood and Silver Pendant Necklace from Brazil'

Renato Peres handcrafts this unisex necklace with a pneumatic-shaped pendant from 950 silver. Always concerned with protecting the environment, he re-purposes a scrap of deep brown jacaranda wood and displays it on a sterling silver chain. The... more

Akan Wisdom,'Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, a fascinating pendant in tones of blue and brown centers this Ghanaian necklace. Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates the necklace, flanking the pendant with black and gold-tone wood beads, adorning the neck on an adjustable length of... more

Akuma Mu Nsem,'Green and Red Wood Pendant Necklace on Adjustable Cord'

Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana handcrafts this intriguing pendant necklace. The sese wood pendant is a green freeform shape with red accents and hangs amid six wooden beads on a dark blue macramé cord. The artisan names this necklace Akuma Mu Nsem, a... more

Horn Mask,'Mens Handmade Wood Mask Necklace from Africa'

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 Aidoo-Taylor explains. "These masks symbolize authority and a... more

Afadjato Mountain,'Hand Crafted African Ethnic Style Wood Pendant Necklace'

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 cord necklace can be worn at the desired length... more

Men's wood pendant necklace, 'Kwele Love'

This necklace for men with a heart-shaped mask is inspired by the customs of the Kwele people of Gabon who in olden days would gift a mask at a wedding. They believe love is everlasting enduring even death. Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this necklace for... more

Bone and resin beaded necklace, 'Nhyira Pa'

From SoloVida this beaded necklace is crafted by hand with recycled plastic beads in vibrant red. A glossy resin bead centers the necklace which also features batik cow bone and sese wood spacers. SoloVida name their design Nhyira Pa the Akan term for... more

Agate beaded necklace, 'Adom Wo Wim'

Crafted by hand with beads carved from coconut shell this necklace from SoloVida is fabulous. White agate creates a striking contrast in a necklace that is also crafted with sese wood and ornate ceramic beads. The name of this original necklace is Adom... more

Valiant Warrior,'Handmade Coconut Shell Necklace on Double Strand Nylon Cords'

Make a statement with this daring and spunky necklace made from coconut shell. West African artisan Rita Addo Zakour, hand crafts this eye-catching necklace by stringing the coconut shell beads onto a double strand of nylon cord. The necklace includes... more

Osun Kukurudu,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Elephant Pendant Necklace'

Inspired by the majestic elephant, Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana crafts this beautiful necklace. The elephant pendant is hand-carved from sese wood and the cord features a sliding knot clasp. The artist names his design osun kukurudu , a popular saying... more

Bamboo and bone beaded necklace, 'Noble Earth'

Nigerian artisan Nonyem Abena Ibeneme puts together a wonderful assortment of beads in warm earth hues for the original design of this necklace. She crafts the necklace by hand with a strand of beads recycled from plastic drinking bottles and at the... more

Ahobrasie Virtue,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood Beaded Necklace by Ghanaian Artisans'

This necklace from Ghana is named Ahobrasie, meaning "patience" in the Akan language. Handcrafted by local artisans, the necklace is designed by Rita Addo Zakour, with beads of sese wood in colors of brown and white. more

Life's Energy,'Bone pendant necklace'

Hand craved from bone, this pendant exudes lively energy. Komang Agus Saputra adorns the pendant with geometric details and sets it on a dark brown faux-suede cord. The cord can be adjusted to the desired length with a chang wood bead. more

Universe,'Bone Pendant Necklace'

Komang Agus Saputra looks to the skies for inspiration and designs a necklace of ethnic elegance. He carves the cow bone pendant by hand and decorates it with etched patterns that resemble constellations. The necklace includes a dark brown faux-suede... more

Coconut shell pendant necklace, 'Butterfly Muse'

Believed to symbolize transformation and celebration a butterfly centers this necklace by Bali's Komang Agus Saputra. The butterfly pendant is expertly carved by hand from coconut shell and hangs from a brown faux-suede cord. It can be adjusted to the... more

'Sukhasana Yoga' - Artisan Crafted Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace

Komang Agus Saputra finds inspiration in the practice of yoga for the design of this necklace. The pendant is expertly carved by hand from coconut shell featuring the sukhasana or crossed-leg sitting position. The pendant hangs from a brown faux-suede... more

Rainbow of Love,'Hand Painted Rainbow and Heart Pendant Corded Necklace'

Guatemalan artisan Iliana Hernandez can take weeks designing a necklace, as she likes to research a theme she is interested in. Craftsmen in San Juan Sacatepequez cut the wood pendants, and she hand paints the design. For her, this rainbow design with... more