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African Earrings
293 items
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Candy Columns, Orange Red and Green Sese Wood Candy Columns Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$16.19 Wholesale$17.99$16.19 -
Amivi, Recycled Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings Handcrafted in Ghana
Mary Dzidzienyo
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Boho Queen, Recycled Plastic and Sese Wood Boho Queen Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Zebra Allure, Brown Zebra Sese Wood and Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
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Raspberry Bush, Pink and Green Stacked Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.4" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Aseda, Artisan Crafted Earrings with White Agate Cubes
Length: 2.2" x 0.4" W
Rachel Armah
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Black Enyefewu, African Horn Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.6" W
In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Remembrance Beads, Handcrafted Sese Wood and Ceramic Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Dzika, Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass and Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Mary Dzidzienyo
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Muse, Artisan Crafted Wood and Recycled Beads Earrings
Length: 2.6" x 0.4" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Joyful Tower, Colorful Recycled Plastic Disc Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 0.4" W
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Grape Vineyard, Purple and Green Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.4" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$16.19 Wholesale$17.99$16.19 -
Beautiful Veins, Nestled Agate Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Rachel Armah
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Natural Obaapa, Carved Soapstone Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Rachel Armah
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Cheerful Beauty, Recycled Glass Bead Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.4" W
Ivy Mowtey
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Bold Path, Hand Crafted Horn Dangle Earrings from West Africa
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
African Monolith, Sese Wood Coconut Shell and Plastic Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.6" x 1" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Grace Notes, Handmade Eco-Friendly Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Dela Dem, Earthy Wooden Bead Earrings from Ghanaian Artisan
Length: 2.6" x 0.8" W
Ivy Mowtey
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Round Royal, Red-Orange Agate Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Rachel Armah
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Being African, Ebony Wood Africa-Shaped Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 1.8" W x 0.4" D
Robert Lanyo
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Glowing Path, Hand Crafted Cow Bone Dangle Earrings from West Africa
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Patient Soul, Sese Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W
Esther Darko
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Prosperous Sika, Ghanaian Handcrafted Sese Wood and Coconut Shell Earrings
Length: 1.6" x 1" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Majestic Abladei, Handmade Recycled Paper and Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Sudden Clarity, Black and Clear Recycled Glass and Plastic Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Nndwoma Kese, Hand Beaded Earrings with Soapstone and Cat's Eye
Length: 3.1" x 0.6" W
Rachel Armah
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Green and Mighty, Handcrafted Green and Mighty Sese Wood Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Peace, African Handmade Eco Friendly Wood Bead Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.5" W
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Queen Blue, Cat's Eye and Bauxite Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Rachel Armah
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Star of the Morning, Handcrafted African Agate and Soapstone Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 0.8" W
Rachel Armah
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Rustic Joy, Soapstone and Bauxite Bead Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 0.5" W
Rachel Armah
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Fine Woman, Agate and Bauxite Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Rachel Armah
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Peach Allure, Modern Recycled Glass Bead Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Tema Harbor, Recycled Paper Sailboat Earrings Crafted by Hand
Length: 1.6" x 1.2" W
Akwele Suma
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Rainbow Petals, Floral Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings
Salome Korkor Kpokli
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Anyigba, Ceramic Beaded Necklace Africa Fair Trade Jewelry
Length: 2.8" x 1" W
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Aseda Ye, Hand Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.4" W
Rachel Armah
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Eco Joy, Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Esther Darko
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Renewed Strength, Brown-Black Recycled Glass and Plastic Bead Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.6"
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Summer Fields, Modern Recycled Glass Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Honey Creation, Artisan-Made Carved Drop-Shaped Dangle Earrings in Honey Hue
Comfort Akanchisi
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Moon in Shadow, Handcrafted Ebony Wood Crescent Moon Dangle Earrings
Length: 3.1" x 1" W
Ali Mohammed
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Natural Kites, Natural Soapstone Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 18.5" x 0.8" W
Rachel Armah
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Anidaso, Soapstone beaded earrings
Length: 2.4" x 0.6" W
Rachel Armah
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Sweet Beads, Sese Wood and Ceramic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 0.5" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Mystical Red, Hand Crafted Red Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.6" x 0.5" W
Rita Addo Zakour
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Pampam Store, Handcrafted Recycled Paper and Wood Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
Eban Diamonds, Square Motif Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 2.2" W
Ali Mohammed
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Ghanaian Glam, Eco-Friendly Ghanaian Recycled Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings
Tina Quaye
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Sunny Dziedzorm, Yellow Recycled Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with Hooks
Tina Quaye
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Yellow Boats, Recycled Paper Sailboat Earrings Crafted by Hand in Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 1.2" W
Akwele Suma
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Looking Ahead, Recycled Glass Bead and Fabric Dangle Earrings
Length: 3.1" x 3.1" W
Veronica Ama Darku
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Sky Bound, Recycled Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings in Light Blue & White
Victor Dushie
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Selikem Stars, Star Motif Cotton Fabric Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 3.7" x 1.4" W
Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Lovely Ties, Red Bow Earrings with Brass Hooks from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 2.4" W
Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Casually Elegant, Brown Wood Disc and Round Bead Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W
Esther Darko
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Stripes in Caramel, Striped Long Dangle Earrings in a Dark Caramel Brown Hue
Comfort Akanchisi
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Polka Lines, Ivory and Black Long Dangle Earrings with Polka Pattern
Comfort Akanchisi
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Honey and Milk, Hand-Carved Bohemian Bar Earrings with Recycled Glass Beads
Comfort Akanchisi
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Enchanted Colors, Vibrant Colorful Bohemian Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Erica Yeboah
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Dreamy Colors, Hoop-Shaped Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings in Vibrant Shades
Erica Yeboah
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
Evening Grace, Bohemian-Inspired Oval Dark Brown Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Comfort Akanchisi
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Adinkra Africa, Handmade Ebony Wood Africa Map Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 1.6" W
Ali Mohammed
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Double Treble, Handcrafted Treble Clef Motif Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.6" x 0.7" W x 0.1" D
Ali Mohammed
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Yawa, Handmade Recycled Glass Dangle Earrings in Red White & Black
Mary Dzidzienyo
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
African Denkyem, Handcrafted Sese Wood Crocodile Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.8" x 1.2" W
Ali Mohammed
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Fresh Novelty, Recycled Glass and Plastic Beaded Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Ring My Bell, Afro Ecology Recycled Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.6" W
Akwele Suma
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Big Star, Cotton and Brass Star Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 2.4" W
Christiana Asare
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Minimalist Ancestry, Handcrafted Minimalist Ivory Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Tina Quaye
$34.19 Wholesale$37.99$34.19 -
Gyidi & Red, Yellow and Red Recycled Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings
Tina Quaye
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Artisanal Grace, Handcrafted Ceramic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Grace Bernice Buamah
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Blue Gyidi, Eco-Friendly Pastel Recycled Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings
Tina Quaye
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Akan Tradition, Ghana Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass and Soapstone Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 0.6" W
Rachel Armah
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Red Curve, Red Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W x 0.8" D
Shamseeya Atideka
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Polka Base, Modern Ivory and Black Hand-Carved Polka Dangle Earrings
Comfort Akanchisi
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Polka Windows, Polka-Patterned Ivory and Black Hand-Carved Dangle Earrings
Comfort Akanchisi
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Bells of Ghana, Ghana Handcrafted Soapstone and Bauxite Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.6" x 1" W
Rachel Armah
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Dazzling Colors, Bohemian Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings with Brass Hooks
Erica Yeboah
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Cycles of Purple, Purple and Black Hand-Carved Dangle Earrings Made in Ghana
Comfort Akanchisi
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
String of Colors, Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings with Vibrant Palette from Ghana
Erica Yeboah
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99
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Your answers straight from the village experts
Absolutely! Jewelry is an art form that allows makers to express their individuality and cultural influences, and certain designs are used to represent important symbols. For example, Central American artisans incorporate traditional figures, glyphs, and pre-Hispanic folklore. In Mexico, the famous work of artists Angel Ortiz, Maria Belen Nilson, and Rosa Rojo highlight the beauty of Aztec, Mayan and Teotihuacan civilizations. In Peru, powerful symbols, like the Andean chakana, are used to represent humanitys union with the cosmos. Indian artists are extremely tied to their faith and spirituality. Earring designs include chakra gemstones, motifs of Lord Ganesha, and other spiritual imagery. In Bali, the Om symbol is prevalent, as well as the mythological panther-like Barong image, which is seen as a protector spirit. Designs pulled from the natural world, like animal figures, feathers, plants, as well as stones, are used in almost every culture, which then infuses them with their own particular meanings.
Yes! We offer a wide selection of earrings that are made from eco-friendly materials. Cow bone, water buffalo horn, fabric, recycled paper, wood, palm leaf and coconut shells, just to name a few. Product descriptions always list materials used, so be sure to read about each product to discover how artisans are working to ensure sustainability and environmental consciousness.
There is no best when it comes to handmade earrings. However, certain materials lend themselves well to jewelry. Silver and gold, for example, are frequently used to make earrings because of their luster and shine. Each region puts its own unique touch on the art of earring-making. Most use some combination of silver, gold, gemstones, wooden or glass beads, and bones. Some regions, like West Africa, have found ways to introduce up-cycling into the jewelry-making process. Recycled plastic and paper beads, as well as coconut shells are commonly integrated into beautiful works of earring art. Whatever materials used, quality and safety are always our top priorities. Each pair of earrings is tested to ensure its safety. If you do have sensitive skin, you may consider rhodium plated earrings, as rhodium is completely hypoallergenic. You can always find all relevant information about materials in the product description.
While modern shapes and patterns may be new, earrings have actually been in existence for more than 7,000 years. In ancient cultures throughout Asia and Northern Africa, these pieces were traditionally worn by the wealthy elite who relied on accoutrements to communicate their status and position in society. In the Mesoamerican region of what is now Central America, earrings had religious significance and were worn by both men and women to honor pre-Hispanic deities. In ancient Peru, leaders adorned themselves in ceremonial garb, including earrings, which may have been used to indicate rank, function, religious codes, as well as emblems of power and prestige. Throughout history, earrings have been markers of social position and identity. While we may forget that this tremendous history lies behind a pair of modern earrings, global artisans work to keep ancient traditions alive.
Attention to detail, patience and expert craftsmanship are the essential ingredients that go into every pair of traditional earrings. Whether the style involves hand-beading, copal wood carving, metal work, fabric or filigree, processes often date back generations, and are handed down through families and artisan communities. One of the oldest methods of earring-making is jewelry casting. It is an art form that has been in existence for thousands of years. From the time that ancient civilizations learned to melt metal, they have been pouring molten gold and silver into cavities of stone, plaster, sand, and cuttlefish bone. Once hardened, castings were then broken free from their encasings and tooled into shape. While much has changed since these primitive forays, much remains the same. Around the world, artisans still use metal casting as an important process in jewelry making. Many cultures also make use of metal threads in their jewelry. Silver alloy, for example, is made in sheets or fine threads using a range of tools. Filigree, a delicate and beautiful art form, uses a process of weaving thin metal threads into a particular pattern or design. Regardless of the method of production, each pair of traditional earrings reflects the artisan's unique vision combined with processes passed down through generations.
Featured Reviews
Sue Ann
Apr 18, 2022
Lovely earrings
These earrings are beautifully made. They will look great with both casual and dressy outfits. Love them!
Joyce
May 2, 2022
So earthy!
I love the earthy tones of these earrings. I am wearing them daily now! I get so many compliments and I refer everyone who comments to Ms Rachel's site on Novica! People are amazed that this marketplace exists. They seem quite interested in engaging with people and organizations that focus on the betterment of human conditions! This is my go-to space from now on!!
Katheryn
Sep 25, 2021
Lovely work
My daughter got me these for my birthday. Such lovely stones! The color is beautiful and they have a wonderful irridesance. My daughter said they are perfect with my eyes.
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Rachel Armah Beaded jewelry
"I am a single mother of two daughters and due to the hardships I have faced as a single mother, I have done all I can to support my girls through petty trading and teaching."
"Growing up in Abiriw was enjoyable and exciting. It was very much a communal life, and every year in September we celebrated the Odwira festival... read more
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