Description
Handcrafted by beadmakers in Ghana, this bracelet features hand-formed recycled and new glass beads—an art practiced in the region for centuries. Each bead is shaped from powdered glass, fired in small clay molds, and polished by hand, giving it a soft matte surface and natural variations in tone. Features slim 24K gold-plated brass accents and a gold-plated hook clasp. The name, obuo, means "respect" in Twi, one of the country's major languages, widely used in southern and central Ghana.
This jewelry item comes packaged in a white box (pictured).
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- Recycled glass beads, 24k gold-plated brass
- 8.6"L
- Available in Blue, Red, and Yellow
- Avoid contact with lotion, cosmetics, water, and any chemicals. Store pieces separately in a cloth bag for added protection and handle with care.
- Handmade in Ghana
