Ila 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; Pendant(s): 1.2 in. L x 1 in. W