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Leather Horn Pendant Necklace, "Atani"

Product ID: 198590

Suspended from purple leather cords, a pendant carved from bull horn and accented with an ebony bead centers a necklace rich in Ghanaian elegance.... more

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Suspended from purple leather cords, a pendant carved from bull horn and accented with an ebony bead centers a necklace rich in Ghanaian elegance. "I call this design Atani, the Mamprusi name usually given to girls born on a Monday," says Ila Suleyman. From northern Ghana, the Mamprusi people are predominantly rice and cattle farmers who use cow hide to create various items including jewelry and accessories. This hand crafted necklace fastens with a recycled plastic toggle.

  • 29 grams
  • 1.02 oz
  • Necklace: 46 cm L x 1.5 cm W
  • Necklace: 18" L x 0.6" W
  • Pendant(s): 7 cm L x 6.5 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 2.8" L x 2.6" W

  • Leather, bull horn, ebony and recycled plastic
  • Toggle clasp
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 198590
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Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman

West Africa

Leather and beaded jewelry

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Gordana

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Aug 09, 2017

Nice design”

Excellent quality and color

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Queenie

From Westchester, NY

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Nov 05, 2019

Purple Rain”

First African Jewelry purchase and I love it. Purple stands for royalty and it looks that way. Beautiful accessory piece that gets a lot of compliments.

All occasions
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Zorica

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Nov 29, 2024

pezo”

a beautiful way to say thank you to someone important in your life and that was beyond that

Purchased Item Tuumsongo, Boomerang Horn Pendant Orange Leather Cord Necklace

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Job Creator

Job Creator

Ila has several employees who help him in his workshop.

Working with Disabilities

Working with Disabilities

This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Ila Suleyman has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $400.

Covering Basic Needs

Covering Basic Needs

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Ila has a toddler named Ramatu that he supports.

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