carved teak

Depicted vertically, the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. "Though lips are meant for talking, speech must be seasoned," believes Ralph Ashong making reference to the Akan saying Kasapa, (seasoned speech). The image is colored with a clay solution creating an admirable effect on a hand-carved teak wood pendant that hangs from an adjustable leather cord.

Ghana's legendary kente cloth traditions inspire Ralph Ashong in the design of this necklace for men. Historically reserved for the nobility and the rich, kente patterns and colors are unique to the weavers that design them and the symbolism they confer to them. Ashong's pendant replicates kente artistry with images colored with a clay solution on a hand-carved teak wood pendant that hangs from an adjustable leather cord.

Ralph Ashong's original design for this necklace is inspired by a vented house or Mframadan in Akan language. "A vented house is a place of repose and relaxation. It underscores the importance of shelter to human existence and development," explains the Ghanaian designer. The vents on this house-shaped pendant are colored with a clay solution, creating an admirable effect on a hand-carved teak wood. The pendant hangs from an adjustable leather cord.

The curvaceous design of this necklace is detailed with modern Ghanaian artistry. By Ralph Ashong, the pendant is carved from teak wood and colored with a clay solution creating an admirable effect. The hand crafted pendant hangs from an adjustable leather cord.

Ralph Ashong transforms personal observations into necklace of original elegance. "Life does not provide all the answers to all the questions we face. Persevere until you get answers to your questions," recommends the Ghanaian designer. Carved in teak wood, the sunny patterns are colored with a clay solution creating an admirable effect. The pendant centers an adjustable leather cord.

"Life, like waves, can be calm or turbulent from time to time, and they can bring the best out of us if we face them with courage, faith and fortitude," believes Ralph Ashong, inspiring him in the design of this necklace. Carved in teak wood, the wavy patterns are colored with a clay solution creating an admirable effect. The pendant centers an adjustable leather cord.