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Leather and Ebony Necklace with African Gye Nyame, "God-Fearing Faith"

Product ID: 250409

Ghana's famed Gye Nyame symbol takes shape in ebony wood, its rotating form understood as "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra... more

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Ghana's famed Gye Nyame symbol takes shape in ebony wood, its rotating form understood as "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. Ali Mohammed displays the pendant on a brown leather cord necklace.

  • 8 grams
  • 0.28 oz
  • Cord: 48 cm L x 0.5 cm W
  • Cord: 19" L x 0.2" W
  • Pendant(s): 4 cm L x 3.2 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 1.6" L x 1.3" W

  • Ebony wood, leather cord
  • Toggle clasp
  • Wood grain and color can vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 250409
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Ali Mohammed
Ali Mohammed

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and jewelry

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Cedric h.

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Sep 29, 2017

“Jewelry thats true art”

The necklace always receives notice and words of admiration. I wear it with pride and a sense of fresh confidence. The artistic and skillful creation of it shines through. I love it and it has been a joy to own.

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Anthony

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Mar 02, 2020

“Great item added to my collectiom”

All who have seen it loved it.

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Hamidah

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Jul 20, 2019

“Nice necklace”

I bought this because I love the meaning of the necklace.

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Amy

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Sep 17, 2024

“Just beautiful”

Anybody will love this sweet necklace. Highly attractive.

Purchased Item Village Hut, Sese Wood Adjustable Pendant Necklace from Ghana

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Florence

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Mar 11, 2024

“Beautiful and well packaged”

I was a bit sceptical about buying from an unknow company, but this arrived in excellent condition. Its true to the photo. I would purchase from the platform and the artist again

Purchased Item Adinkra, Brown and Cream Wood Folding Table with Adinkra Symbols

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Alejandro

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May 19, 2023

“Necklace full of culture”

The details of the mask are spectacular, very well done, the beads are cute. I loved the size, I arrive just in time. Hugs from Mexico

Purchased Item Baule Mask, Handmade Sese Wood Baule Mask Pendant Necklace from Ghana

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Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Ali financially supports the education of two of his own children and two others in primary school.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Ali Mohammed has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $2000.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Starting off with very humble earnings, Ali has worked hard to grow his workshop and better his livelihood and that of his family.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Ali currently supports four children who are all under the age of ten.

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