{"product_id":"african-brass-lion-adinkrahene-pendant-ghana","title":"Oversized Adinkrahene Lion Brass Pendant – Ghana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMake the focal unmistakable. This \u003cstrong\u003eOversized Adinkrahene Lion African Brass Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a substantial handcrafted jewelry component from Ghana, combining a dimensional reclining lion with a richly constructed field of concentric circular motifs, open latticework, and a geometric triangular framework.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pendant's surface reveals the character of artisan brasswork rather than a uniformly machine-finished appearance. Raised concentric lines, dimensional relief, subtle surface marks, and a muted golden-brass tone give the piece strong visual depth. A large approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–21.5 mm bail opening\u003c\/strong\u003e provides designers with considerable flexibility when planning substantial cords, compatible chains, fiber assemblies, or other structurally appropriate necklace systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe circular imagery references \u003cstrong\u003eAdinkrahene\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the recognized symbols within Ghanaian Adinkra visual culture. Adinkrahene—literally associated with the \u003cstrong\u003e“chief\/king of the Adinkra symbols”\u003c\/strong\u003e—is commonly represented by concentric circles and associated with \u003cstrong\u003eleadership, authority, charisma, and greatness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Importantly, the lion is an additional figurative element in this pendant's contemporary design; the lion itself should not be presented as the traditional form or definition of Adinkrahene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–6.5 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial statement component rather than a lightweight pendant. Its scale makes it especially compelling for statement necklaces, runway and editorial pieces, mixed-material compositions, gallery merchandising, museum-oriented retail, cultural displays, and limited designer collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor professional and wholesale buyers, the combination of Ghanaian provenance, substantial scale, recognizable Adinkra-inspired circular imagery, sculptural lion imagery, and a large bail gives the pendant strong standalone merchandising potential while pairing naturally with African brass components, Krobo glass beads, and selected African trade beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProduct Attribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOversized Ashanti Brass Pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdinkrahene-inspired concentric-circle symbolism with dimensional lion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrican brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGhana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGhanaian \/ Akan Adinkra visual tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique \/ Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted Ghanaian brasswork; exact casting technique requires verification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape \/ Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeometric triangular pendant with reclining lion, concentric circular motifs, latticework, spiral decoration, and oversized bail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass \/ Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuted golden brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextured artisan-finished brass surface; not described as highly polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Overall Measurements Supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118–120 mm × 118–120 mm × 132–137 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions in Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.65–4.72 in × 4.65–4.72 in × 5.20–5.39 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional Labels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerchant verification required before assigning width, height, and third measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing \/ Bail Hole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 20–21.5 mm \/ 0.79–0.85 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Hole \/ Bail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 5.5–6.5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, subject to inventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eAdinkrahene\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdinkrahene\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recognized Adinkra symbol characterized by concentric circular forms. Its name is commonly understood in reference to the \u003cstrong\u003echief or king of the Adinkra symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e, and established interpretations associate it with concepts including \u003cstrong\u003eleadership, authority, charisma, and greatness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn this pendant, those concentric forms appear repeatedly around a prominent dimensional \u003cstrong\u003elion\u003c\/strong\u003e. For cultural accuracy, the two should not be conflated: \u003cstrong\u003ethe lion is not the traditional Adinkrahene symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather, this contemporary Ghanaian brass design combines lion imagery with circular forms associated with Adinkrahene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSix-Lens Cultural Interpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adinkrahene belongs to Ghanaian\/Akan Adinkra visual culture and is recognized through concentric circular geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandcrafted production may produce slight differences in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular and spiral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLattice formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBail shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBail opening dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSuch variation is expected in handmade production but should not automatically be represented as proof of provenance, authenticity, or a particular casting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Product Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease note that product colors and sizes may vary slightly due to their handmade nature. Don’t Eat! Our Beads are not edible and should be kept out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep the brass pendant dry when possible. After handling or wearing, wipe the surface gently with a clean, soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStore away from prolonged moisture, high humidity, and abrasive objects. Natural brass may gradually develop patina or tonal changes through exposure to air, skin oils, moisture, and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid aggressive chemical cleaners. If using a brass-compatible cleaner, first test it on a small inconspicuous area because the product's specific surface treatment has not been provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGiven the pendant's \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–6.5 oz weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, support the piece adequately during storage and transport rather than allowing the bail or decorative framework to bear unnecessary impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49066123133118,"sku":"AAD-00000525","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/african-brass-lion-adinkrahene-pendant-ghana.jpg?v=1789764072","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/african-brass-lion-adinkrahene-pendant-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}