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Leather and Ebony Necklace with African Gye Nyame, "God-Fearing Faith"
Ghana's famed Gye Nyame symbol takes shape in ebony wood, its rotating form understood as "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. Ali Mohammed displays the pendant on a brown leather cord necklace.
- 8 grams
- 0.28 oz
- Cord: 48 cm L x 0.5 cm W
- Cord: 19" L x 0.2" W
- Pendant: 4 cm L x 3.2 cm W
- Pendant: 1.6" L x 1.3" W
Ali financially supports the education of two of his own children and two others in primary school.
Ali Mohammed has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $2000.
Starting off with very humble earnings, Ali has worked hard to grow his workshop and better his livelihood and that of his family.
Ali currently supports four children who are all under the age of ten.
"Jewelry that's true art"
The necklace always receives notice and words of admiration. I wear it with pride and a sense of fresh confidence. The artistic and skillful creation of it shines through. I love it and it has been a joy to own.
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Ali Mohammed Hand-carved wood masks and jewelry
"I was good at learning through watching my brother when he was carving, and then I would try my hand and I would ask for assistance when needed."
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