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Yonkopa

African Handmade Bead Earrings with Cat's Eye

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SKU: 230776
Artisan Rachel Armah of Ghana presents an original earring design with a striking color combination. She uses pink cat's eye beads, underscored by half-moon beads of mottled natural soapstone. The earrings dangle from brass hooks. The artisan names her design yonkopa, which means 'brotherly love' in the Akan language.
  • Cat's eye, soapstone, brass hooks
  • Hook earrings
  • 1 oz
  • 3.1 inches L x 0.7 inches W
  • Made in Ghana

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Rachel Armah

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