NOVICA

Amber and agate choker, 'Trust Me' 1" W 15" L

• Handmade by Tina Quaye
• Ships from Africa within 15 days
• Barrel clasp
• Natural stone - slight variations are to be expected

Product Description

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Amber and agate collide in dynamic harmony, forming a necklace of pristine elegance. Tina Quaye calls this design Hemi Oye, a Ga term meaning "trust me." Quaye's unique sense of style shines through this necklace as she finds the perfect balance between polished agate and amber beads. Artisan Info: A descendant of the Ga Mashie royal family, Tina Naa Larmley Quaye was born on June 28, 1970. Unfortunately, when she was just three weeks old her father died. Her life-long desire was to become a teacher, working especially with street children, however her age and financial status worked against her. She taught some reading classes while she trained in auto spraying. Tina worked at a textiles company during the weekdays; during weekends, she made beaded jewelry for personal customers and to sell at street markets. Still, her desire to teach underprivileged children grew ever more. Tina identified with them for she too suffered many hardships as a child. "I realized the need to help underprivileged children, so I started a program called 'Children In Need.' In 1996, I decided to help them by teaching them our traditional bead making crafts. In fact it was easier for me because I enjoy putting colors together in the same way that spraying deals mainly with mixing colors." Tina believes art is life. She combines traditional African beads with copper tubes and glass

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
• ASIN: B00016B3CC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717,654 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)