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

Artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana designs and hand makes each of his original... more

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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 add a final touch of bold color to this unique pendant, named Gyau Atiko, a Ghanaian Ashanti word meaning "forehead."

  • 10 grams
  • 0.35 oz
  • 36 cm min L - x 72 cm max L x 1 cm W
  • 14.25" min L - x 28.5" max L x 0.4" W
  • Pendant(s): 8 cm L x 5 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 3.1" L x 2" W

  • Sese wood, polypropylene cord
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Sliding knot
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
Gift Info
  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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Rita

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01/02/2020

"Wonderful Necklace!"

I recently lost a necklace that I loved and was looking for a replacement. This was perfect!

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

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James

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03/08/2019

"AFRICAN PRIDE"

RECEIVED PENDANTS LIKE A CHRISTMAS GIFT, WITH FULL OF ANTICIPATION! VERY BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR WEAR IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. WILL SEND PICTURES.

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

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Deborah

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07/14/2023

"my husband loved this bracelet."

He passed a year ago and his grandson wears it and loves it!!

Best Uses

  • Just chillin!

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Husband
  • Occasion: birthday

Stephen

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04/20/2023

"To small."

I Like it but it doesnt fit. To small.

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Bab

From Sweden

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06/01/2022

"A nice sculpture"

its lovely.

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Bab

From Sweden

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06/01/2022

"Nice sculpture"

its nice, but less than on the picture.

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