Genuine ebony handcrafted AKAN symbols made in the village of Teshie, Ghana.
Each measures approx. 35mm by 30mm and are hung on a black corded rope.
Cost £7 per necklace (including postage).
These pieces were produced by the company
'Noltego Arts Bay' - and the artists are Ashidam and Laryeah (pictured above).
NKYINKYIM
"twisting" symbol of initiative, dynamism and versatility.
"twisting" symbol of initiative, dynamism and versatility.
ESE
NE TEKREMA
"the teeth and the tongue"
symbol of friendship and interdependence.
"the teeth and the tongue"
symbol of friendship and interdependence.
SANKOFA
"return and get it"
symbol of importance of learning from the past.
"return and get it"
symbol of importance of learning from the past.
OSRAM NE NSOROMMA
"The Moon and the Star"
symbol of love, faithfulness, harmony.
"The Moon and the Star"
symbol of love, faithfulness, harmony.
AKOMA
"the heart"
symbol of patience and tolerance.
"the heart"
symbol of patience and tolerance.
NYAME BIRIBI
WO SORO
"God is in the heavens"
symbol of hope.
AYA
"Fern"
symbol of endurance and resourcefulness. The fern is a hardy plant that can grow in difficult places.
"Fern"
symbol of endurance and resourcefulness. The fern is a hardy plant that can grow in difficult places.
GYE
NYAME
"Except for God"
symbol of the supremacy of God. This unique and beautiful symbol is ubiquitous in Ghana. It is by far the most popular for use in decoration, a reflection on the deeply religious character of the Ghanaian people.
"Except for God"
symbol of the supremacy of God. This unique and beautiful symbol is ubiquitous in Ghana. It is by far the most popular for use in decoration, a reflection on the deeply religious character of the Ghanaian people.
BI
NKA BI
"No one should bite the other"
symbol of peace and harmony. The image is based on two fish biting each other tails.
"No one should bite the other"
symbol of peace and harmony. The image is based on two fish biting each other tails.
