Ila Suleyman who calls this necklace 'Talatu Gilga,' the Mamprusi name for boys born on a Wednesday. He handcrafts the necklace with a pendant carved from bull horn to center multiple strands of yellow leather that fastens with a recycled plastic toggle.
Product Features:
- Style: Pendant
- Colors: Yellow, translucent brown
- Materials: Leather, bull horn, recycled plastic
- Pendant: 71 mm wide x 66 mm long
- Necklace: 15 mm wide x 18 inches long
Story Behind the Art:
'I'm Ila Suleyman from Ghana and I come from a family of artists, starting with my great-grandfather. My forefathers were predominantly millet and cattle farmers who used the leather of the animals they reared for clothing and accessories such as talismans, bangles and necklaces. I love what I do!'
The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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