{"product_id":"akofena-brass-pendant-woven-ghana","title":"Large Akofena Ghana Brass Statement Pendant – Woven Geometric Focal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCommanding in scale and rich in surface detail, this \u003cstrong\u003eOversized Akofena Adinkra Brass Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a substantial Ghanaian jewelry component designed to function as the visual anchor of statement compositions. The pendant measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e116.5–118 mm × 130–132 mm (4.59–4.65 × 5.12–5.20 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e and features an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–22 mm bail opening\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis variation is distinguished by its densely layered, woven-style geometric field. A raised \u003cstrong\u003eAkofena crossed-sword motif\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies the center, while diagonal linear elements travel across the openwork surface. Concentric spiral discs create a scalloped perimeter, and a broad textured bail visually continues the handcrafted surface vocabulary. The warm brass-gold finish retains visible texture and production variation rather than presenting as uniformly polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eGhana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pendant references Akofena within Akan\/Adinkra visual culture and the broader cultural importance of swords within Akan material traditions. Akofena is commonly associated with \u003cstrong\u003ecourage, valor, authority, leadership, responsibility, and strength of character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Historical Akan state swords also functioned as significant emblems of office and authority; this contemporary pendant draws on that visual vocabulary without being presented as historical regalia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor jewelry designers, brands, bead stores, galleries, museum retail, collectors, cultural organizations, fashion designers, and wholesale buyers, the piece combines strong product identity with cultural context and practical designer utility. Its scale, large bail, dimensional metalwork, and visually dominant motif make it particularly effective for statement necklaces, runway work, mixed-media applications, display, and limited-production 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 – Woven Openwork Design\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\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 raised crossed-sword Akofena motif, layered woven-style geometric openwork, diagonal linear detailing, concentric spiral perimeter elements, and textured 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 measurement 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 Cultural Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkofena\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly translated as \u003cstrong\u003e“Sword of War”\u003c\/strong\u003e or understood through the concept of the war\/state sword. Within Adinkra interpretation, it is associated with \u003cstrong\u003ecourage, valor, authority, legitimate leadership, responsibility, and strength\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSwords occupy an important place within Akan and Asante material culture. Their significance extends beyond weapons to include expressions of authority, political office, responsibility, allegiance, and public representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contemporary pendant shown here translates the Akofena concept into a raised crossed-sword motif positioned over elaborate brass openwork.\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\u003eOpenwork formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkofena motif details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal line placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral ornamentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative alignment\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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the pendant 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 openwork construction from crushing, bending, and snagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid abrasive contact with harder components during storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid harsh chemical cleaners unless they are appropriate for brass and first tested on an inconspicuous area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not assume the pendant has lacquer, plating, or another protective coating unless verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the pendant during storage and transportation rather than placing heavy objects over its openwork areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider its substantial weight when selecting supporting jewelry components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49084024258750,"sku":"AAD-00000535","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/oversized-akofena-brass-pendant-woven-ghana.jpg?v=1789808939","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/akofena-brass-pendant-woven-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}