Handcrafted Sese Wood Recycled Plastic 'Desert Bird' Earrings (Ghana)

Metal Color Brown
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This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Ghana's Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor selects warm earth tones for the design of these stunning earrings. She handcrafts the earrings with sese wood beads as thin black beads of recycled plastic separate the wood beads.

Product Features:
  • Style: Dangle
  • Colors: Beige, brown
  • Metal: Brass
  • Finish: High polish
  • Materials: Sese wood, recycled plastic
  • Clasp: Hook
  • Dimensions: 18 mm wide x 50 mm long

Story Behind the Art:
'I come from a family where most of the women's business is threading traditional beads. My mum was no exception. I was attracted to this craft by the manner and passion with which she threaded beads. When I was nine years old she took me gradually through the different threading stages. I could only string a strand together and put it around my neck. I enjoyed doing this so much so, that when I returned from school, I would work with beads for at least two hours before my studies.'



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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