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Send to a friendUnique Beaded Dangle Earrings Handmade in Ghana, "Ohemaa Kese"
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Delivery EstimateThe talented Rachel Armah in Ghana presents an earring design that is rich with authentic African style. She uses polished bull horn beads in a warm brown shade, flanked by smaller beads of natural bauxite and soapstone. The earthy earrings dangle from brass hooks. Armah names the earrings Ohemaa Kese, which means "great queen" in the Akan language.
- 30 grams
- 1.06 oz
- 9 cm L x 3 cm W
- 3.5" L x 1.2" W
- Bauxite, bull horn, soapstone, brass hooks
- Hook earrings
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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- Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
- Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes
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Carrie
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03/18/2020
"Great earring"
Large but balanced, very nice!
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Ohemaa Kese, Unique Beaded Dangle Earrings Handmade in Ghana
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Monica
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07/20/2023
"Metal not sterling silver"
Earrings were pretty, but the metal was not sterling silver and made my ears hurt.
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Melinda
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07/14/2023
"Beautiful!"
The colors capture the light.
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Ricky
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11/27/2022
"Fashionable"
Definitely a fashion statement piece.
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My God Is Big, Soapstone Bauxite and Agate Beaded Necklace
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NANCY
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07/31/2022
"Nice earrings"
Too clunky. Not good quality.
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Caroline
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07/26/2022
"Gift for daughter"
She wears them which is a good sign
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Microcredit Financing
Rachel Armah has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $150. Proceeds were used to stock up on beads and stones for her jewelry.
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Write a review"I am a single mother of two daughters and due to the hardships I have faced as a single mother, I have done all I can to support my girls through petty trading and teaching."
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