Sougri Bone and ceramic beaded necklace _artisan--novica-artisan-10495 Shanker forges his own path

Shanker forges his own path by working with local artisans to help them create beautiful pieces of jewelry

Carved by hand from African rubberwood

The designs are applied using the batik method

and a large bell dangles below

Sougri Bone and ceramic beaded necklace _artisan--novica-artisan-10495 Shanker forges his own pathIla Suleyman calls the original design of this necklace Sougri, the Mamprusi term for patience. He diligently crafts the necklace by hand with ornate terracotta beads and sleek sese wood. A cow bone pendant centers the extraordinary necklace, which closes with a brass clasp. materials: Cow bone, ceramic and sese wood with brass clasp S hook or hook clasp Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Necklace: 20 in. L x 0. 6 in. W;