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Black and Blue Ghanaian Necklace of Recycled Beads, "Blue Ghanaian Thank You"

Product ID: 373240

Eight scintillating strands of blue and black beads combine with white for a dramatic necklace. Ila Suleyman selects seed beads of recycled glass and... more

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Eight scintillating strands of blue and black beads combine with white for a dramatic necklace. Ila Suleyman selects seed beads of recycled glass and disks of recycled plastic to make a statement for the ecology. He names his design Mpusia, which means "Thank You" in the language of Northern Ghana.

  • 57 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • 48 cm L x 3 cm W
  • 19" L x 1.2" W

  • Recycled glass beads, recycled plastic disks, 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: 373240
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Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman

West Africa

Leather and beaded jewellery

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Laurie

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Sep 08, 2024

Stand-Out Statement Piece”

I get compliments on this necklace almost each time I wear it. Matches my wardrobe palette of rust, black and brown. Love that it is chunky enough to be seen without being too big. Thank you, Ila Suleyman! - Laurie, Los Angeles

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Sharon

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Sep 05, 2024

Beautiful”

This is a quality piece. Tightly woven. So unusual. I love it.

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Daiva

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Nov 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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Ila has several employees who help him in his workshop.

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Ila has a toddler named Ramatu that he supports.

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