NOVICA Artisan Wood and Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings Ghanaian Handcrafted Sese Recycled Plastic Beaded Eco Friendly [1.6 in L x 1 in W] ' Prosperous Sika'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!About this item: Shades of brown characterize this pair of dangle earrings from Ghana. Crafted by hand with beads of sese wood, coconut shell, and recycled plastic, these inspiring earrings feature an original design by Catherine Offei Kwapong. Hanging on brass hooks, the earrings are named Sika, meaning "money" in Akan.About our Artist: 'My name is Catherine Offei Kwapong and I was born in Accra in 1965. I mastered hair styling, creating wedding décor, floral decoration and weaving wreaths. When I attended parties, I'd see women dressed up in beautiful beaded necklaces and I wondered how to create jewelry myself. I was fortunate to meet a teacher who was skilled in crafting beaded jewelry. I started with the basics and my teacher realized how quickly I learned. It took me about five months to master this craft. Then I began teaching other people and this helped me improve. I specialize in modern African beaded jewelry, and use bamboo, dried calabash gourd, clay and other materials. I sometimes have helpers when I have to create many designs.' I hope to help needy and poor . My dream is to open a vocational school to teach beadwork and crafts to street and orphans. For a while, I lived with my sister in Tema and learned a lot from the orphans there. I was able to teach the older ones to weave. It’s been a privilege to help these .'...

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Catherine Offei Kwapong to craft this item
• Unique & Thoughtful Gift: This beautifully crafted statement jewelry makes a memorable, meaningful gift for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year, anniversaries, birthdays, and celebrations—or just for you and is elegantly packaged in a handmade jewelry pouch, ready to gift or preserve as a treasured and cherished keepsake.
• Care instructions & product details: Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly | Hook earrings