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Adjustable Sese Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana, "Akan Advice"

Name: Adjustable Sese Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana, 'Akan Advice'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 315413
Price: 40.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (77 reviews)

Product ID: 315413

by Robert Aidoo-Taylor (77)

Hand-carved of sese wood, a striking pendant centers this Ghanaian necklace. Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates the necklace, flanking the pendant with black... more

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Hand-carved of sese wood, a striking pendant 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 black cord. He names it Ban wo aso, an Akan phrase meaning "walls have ears."

15 grams
0.53 oz

62 cm min L - x 86 cm max L
24.5" min L - x 34" max L
5 mm W
5 mm W
Pendant(s): 9 cm L x 4.5 cm W
Pendant(s): 3.5" L x 1.8" W

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Sese wood, polyester cord
Adjustable
Avoid contact with water
Sliding knot
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 315413

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor

West Africa

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James

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Mar 19, 2019

“WISDOM NECKLACE”

HELLO ROBERT! AKAN ADVICE TO ME MEANS, WISDOM 0F THE ELDERS (TRIBAL)

ALL AROUND WEAR, I DRESS IT UP OR DOWN, DEPENDING ON THE OCCASION OR MOOD!

Purchased Item Akan Advice, Adjustable Sese Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana

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Karen

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Jan 09, 2025

“Lovely and well made”

I thought the bracelets were well made, but I bought them for my grandson n they barely fit. Too small! However the delivery was quick and the packaging was beautiful!!

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Amy

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Oct 03, 2024

“Very handsome”

Vibrant colors. True art. Good.

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $750.

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor Wood carvings and jewellery

(77)

"I am a self-taught artist. I never took any classes or attended courses. I enjoy working alone, and my inspiration comes from nature."

Update (July, 2019)“In 2009, I joined NOVICA. I am a jewellery artisan.“A lot has changed since I joined this wonderful institution. I joined as a... read more