Talatu Gilga African Horn and Leather Pendant Necklace

'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 fastens with a toggle crafted from recycled plastic.

• materials: Leather, bull horn and recycled plastic
• Toggle clasp
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

Necklace: 18 in. L x 0.6 in. W; Pendant(s): 2.6 in. L x 2.8 in. W