Description
A gold-plated Aya symbol and hand-formed green and blue glass beads combine symbolism and craft tradition in one eye-catching strand. Aya is an Adinkra symbol representing endurance and resilience, part of a graphic language that comes from the Akan traditions of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. It's a way of expressing ideas and values, often seen on cloth, jewelry, and everyday objects, and it makes this handcrafted necklace as meaningful as it is beautiful.
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
- 17-19.5"L
- Avoid contact with lotion, cosmetics, water, and any chemicals. Store pieces separately in a cloth bag for added protection and handle with care.
- Each piece is unique so slight variations may exist in size, color and shape.
- Handmade in Ghana
