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Beaded necklace, "Wisdom of the Elders"

Product ID: 202527

A sleek globe of agate centres a necklace of red disks, created from recycled plastic. Brown bauxite beads flank the clasp of this necklace. Rachel... more

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A sleek globe of agate centres a necklace of red disks, created from recycled plastic. Brown bauxite beads flank the clasp of this necklace. Rachel Armah names her design Tete Wo Bi Kyere, an Akan phrase that exalts the wisdom of the elders. In Eastern Ghana, bauxite beads are believed to be healing.

  • 49 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • 46 cm L x 2 cm W
  • 18" L x 0.8" W

  • Recycled plastic, agate, bauxite, nylon cord, brass clasp
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Promotes recycling and reduces waste
  • S-hook or hook clasp
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 202527
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Rachel Armah
Rachel Armah

West Africa

Beaded jewellery

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Monica

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Jul 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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Jul 14, 2023

Beautiful!”

The colors capture the light.

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Ricky

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Nov 27, 2022

Fashionable”

Definitely a fashion statement piece.

Purchased Item My God Is Big, Soapstone Bauxite and Agate Beaded Necklace

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Microcredit Financing

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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