The art and customs of the Mossi people inspire the design of this splendid necklace. 'A beautiful necklace for the young at heart,' confides Ila Suleyman, who calls his design 'Pogsada', the Mossi term for young woman. From Burkina Faso, the Mossi are predominantly millet and cattle farmers who use cow hide and other natural materials to create various items including jewelry and accessories. Suleyman crafts the necklace by hand with a cow bone pendant at the center flanked by sese wood and terracotta beads. Blue beads recycled from plastic create a bold contrast in a necklace that fastens with a brass hook.

• materials: Cow bone, terracotta, recycled plastic, sese wood, brass
• S-hook or hook clasp
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly