Talatu Gilga African Horn and Leather Pendant Necklace _artisan--novica-artisan-11746 Beautiful green jade framed with

Beautiful green jade framed with sterling silver flower petals

She crafts this bag from suede in contrasting espresso and golden brown hues

The bracelet closes at one of two lengths with a dyed calcite bead

She handcrafts the wristband in deep

green and red underscored by aqua blue

Talatu Gilga African Horn and Leather Pendant Necklace _artisan--novica-artisan-11746 Beautiful green jade framed with'The design of this necklace is symbolic of my culture,' says Ila Suleyman who calls it Talatu Gilga, the Mamprusi name usually given to boys born on a Wednesday. From northern Ghana, Mamprusi people are predominantly rice and cattle farmers who use cow hide to create various items including jewelry and accessories. For this necklace, Suleyman selects a round pendant carved from bull horn to center multiple strands of yellow leather. The necklace