{"product_id":"akofena-brass-pendant-ghana","title":"Oversized Akofena Adinkra Symbol Brass Pendant Handmade in Ghana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDesigned for jewelry and creative compositions that require a commanding focal, this \u003cstrong\u003eOversized Akofena Adinkra Brass Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e combines substantial scale, sculptural metalwork, and a culturally meaningful Ghanaian design. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e116.5–118 mm × 130–132 mm (4.59–4.65 × 5.12–5.20 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pendant is sold individually and features a generous \u003cstrong\u003e20–22 mm bail opening\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed design centers a raised \u003cstrong\u003eAkofena crossed-sword motif\u003c\/strong\u003e over a dimensional crosshatched lattice field. Linear vertical detailing emphasizes the center axis, while repeated concentric spiral discs create a rhythmic perimeter. The warm brass-gold surface retains visible handcrafted texture and variation rather than a uniformly polished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eGhana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pendant draws upon Akan\/Adinkra visual culture and the important place of state swords within Akan material culture. Smithsonian documentation describes Akan state swords as emblems of rank and authority, while its documentation of the related \u003cem\u003eTuo ne Akofena\u003c\/em\u003e Adinkra pattern connects the state sword with \u003cstrong\u003epower, authority, responsibility to protect, and military prowess\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor jewelry designers, brands, bead stores, collectors, museums, galleries, fashion designers, cultural organizations, and wholesale buyers, the pendant offers more than decorative scale: it combines recognizable Ghanaian visual language with strong focal-component utility. Its substantial dimensions make it particularly suited to statement necklaces, runway work, mixed-media compositions, cultural displays, and small-batch designer collections.\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\"\u003eProduct Information\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 Akofena Adinkra Brass Pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdinkra Symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAkofena\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteral Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommonly rendered “Sword of War” \/ war sword; see cultural note for contextual interpretation\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\u003eAkan \/ Ghanaian Adinkra 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 merchant 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\u003eBroad triangular statement form with central raised crossed-sword motif, crosshatched latticework, vertical linear detailing, concentric spiral perimeter elements, and top 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\u003eWarm brass-gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural artisan brass appearance with visible handcrafted surface character\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Overall Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116.5–118 mm × 130–132 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\u003e4.59–4.65 in × 5.12–5.20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot provided\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\u003eApprox. 20–22 mm \/ 0.79–0.87 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\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 — approx. 20–22 mm\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\u003eWholesale Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWholesale friendly; current inventory requires verification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 6.5 oz \/ 184 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only two overall measurements were supplied. Confirm which represents width and which represents height before assigning those labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAkofena Within Akan \/ Ghanaian Material Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkofena\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the sword\/war-sword concept and is commonly associated in Adinkra interpretation with \u003cstrong\u003ecourage, valor, authority, and legitimate leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cultural importance of the sword is not merely decorative. Smithsonian documentation describes Akan state swords (\u003cem\u003eafena\u003c\/em\u003e) as important regalia used as emblems of rank and authority, while the related Adinkra pattern \u003cem\u003eTuo ne Akofena\u003c\/em\u003e—gun and state sword—is described as communicating \u003cstrong\u003epower, authority, national responsibility to protect, and military prowess\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 result in variation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLattice formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkofena motif details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface and tool marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBail\/hole dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVariation is expected within handcrafted production. Individual irregularities should not automatically be presented as proof of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT 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\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAADAMPO RESPONSIBLE AI DISCLOSURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAI-Enhanced Visual \u0026amp; Product Content | Real Product Representation | Reviewed using Afrigmatic Representation Integrity™ principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAadampo utilizes responsible AI tools to assist with product presentation while maintaining accurate representation of authentic handcrafted products. Final review is conducted to preserve cultural authenticity, artisan integrity, and customer trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep dry when possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a clean, soft cloth after handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore away from prolonged moisture and excessive humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural brass may develop surface patina over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the raised Akofena motif and open latticework from crushing, bending, or snagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid abrasive contact with harder jewelry components during storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid harsh chemical cleaners unless appropriate for brass and first tested in an inconspicuous area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not assume lacquer, plating, or another protective coating unless confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the pendant appropriately during storage, transport, and finished-jewelry construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccount for its substantial weight when choosing supporting components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083952398526,"sku":"AAD-00000534","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9be1fe4d-74bd-4501-aa07-9852f483b56d.jpg?v=1789701748","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/akofena-brass-pendant-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}