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Recycled Paper and Sese Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana, "Maize and Peanuts"

Product ID: 320182

Akwele Suma by Akwele Suma (22)
Working with recycled paper, Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma handcrafts a stunning pair of dangle earrings. She adds petite beads of sese wood and... more

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Working with recycled paper, Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma handcrafts a stunning pair of dangle earrings. She adds petite beads of sese wood and recycled plastic to the square earrings, which dangle from brass hooks.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

  • 10 grams
  • 0.35 oz
  • 6 cm L x 2 cm W
  • 2.4" L x 0.8" W

  • Recycled paper, sese wood, recycled plastic, brass hooks
  • Avoid contact with water
  • Hook earrings
  • Recycled materials may vary slightly in color and/or pattern
  • Promotes recycling and reduces waste
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 320182

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Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma

West Africa

Recycled paper and fashion jewelry, and original paintings

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Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Akwele is currently supporting the education of her own child and three others, from primary school all the way to the university level.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Akwele Suma has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of raw materials such as paper, glue, hooks, and clasps; and also to employ additional workers to assist her in production.

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Akwele has one child that she cares for.

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Akwele Suma Glory is a multi award winning and dynamic mixed media artist. She belongs to the echelon of international Women artists who believe in... read more

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