Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace, "Laafi"
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"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 center flanked by sese wood and terracotta beads. Blue beads recycled from plastic create a bold contrast in a necklace that fastens with a brass hook.
- 43 grams
- 1.52 oz
- Necklace: 56 cm L x 1.5 cm W
- Necklace: 22" L x 0.6" W
- Pendant(s): 2.5 cm L x 2.5 cm W
- Pendant(s): 1" L x 1" W
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Maribeth
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04/08/2018
"I absolutely love this blue necklace."
I love this necklace. I spent a month in Rwanda and Uganda with a 2015 CNN Hero of the Year nominee I am helping to write his autobiography. Being a male, we never got close to jewelry. I fell in love with Rwanda and the traditional tribal dresses and skirts. I also craved jewelry. I have my beautiful necklace on right now. Its beautiful. I love everything about Africa and always have. Now that Ive been in two of the countries, my necklace means even more.
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Daiva
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11/06/2023
"Stunning"
This looks great with a simple black dress--everyone at this gala event commented on it! My favorite necklace!
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Tina
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07/13/2023
"Beautiful woke product"
Proudly wearing and praying for the designer and harvesters and all involved in making and selling and delivering this amazing item!
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Bozena
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07/10/2023
"Cheerful necklacce"
Necklace is well made and fun to wear. Very lightweight.Love it!
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Aurora
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06/16/2023
"extremely happy with"
This was a gift. The person is very happy with it Thank you :)
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Liane
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05/18/2023
"A Bold Statement Necklace"
I just love this beaded necklace. Its warm color tones coordinate well with many outfits. It is a striking piece that has inspired many compliments.
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"My forefathers were predominantly millet and cattle farmers, and they would use the leather of the animals for accessories such as talismans, bangles and necklaces for personal use."
"Assalamu Alaikum. Peace be unto you! I'm Ila Suleyman, of Bawku in Ghana and my parents are Rayende and Nabiga Suleyman. I was born into a... read more