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Hand Carved Wooden Pendant and Cord Necklace from Ghana, "Gyau Atiko"

Name: Hand Carved Wooden Pendant and Cord Necklace from Ghana, 'Gyau Atiko'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 285650
Price: 27.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (77 reviews)

Product ID: 285650

by Robert Aidoo-Taylor (77)

Artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana designs and hand makes each of his original pieces. For this necklace he carves a pendant from sese wood and... more

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Artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana designs and hand makes each of his original pieces. For this necklace he carves a pendant from sese wood and frames it with wooden beads, which hang on a polypropylene cord. Aidoo-Taylor uses red acrylic paint to add a final touch of bold color to this unique pendant, named Gyau Atiko, a Ghanaian Ashanti word meaning "forehead."

10 grams
0.35 oz

36 cm min L - x 72 cm max L x 1 cm W
14.25" min L - x 28.5" max L x 0.4" W
Pendant(s): 8 cm L x 5 cm W
Pendant(s): 3.1" L x 2" W

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Sese wood, polypropylene cord
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Sliding knot
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 285650

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor

West Africa

Wood carvings and jewelry

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Rita

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Jan 02, 2020

“Wonderful Necklace!”

I recently lost a necklace that I loved and was looking for a replacement. This was perfect!

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James

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Mar 08, 2019

“AFRICAN PRIDE”

RECEIVED PENDANTS LIKE A CHRISTMAS GIFT, WITH FULL OF ANTICIPATION! VERY BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR WEAR IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. WILL SEND PICTURES.

CASUAL AND DRESS WEAR WITH TRADITIONAL ATTIRE

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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 Wood carvings and jewelry

(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."

Latest Update“In 2009, I joined NOVICA. I am a jewelry artisan.“A lot has changed since I joined this wonderful institution. I joined as a bracelet... read more