{"product_id":"gye-nyame-adinkra-brass-pendant-ghana","title":"Oversized Gye Nyame Adinkra Brass Pendant – Handcrafted in Ghana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMake \u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame\u003c\/strong\u003e the visual center of the design. This oversized African brass pendant combines a prominent Gye Nyame motif with a substantial sculptural form measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e116.5–118 mm × 130–132 mm (4.59–4.65 × 5.12–5.20 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e. At approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 oz (184 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a true statement-scale component rather than a conventional lightweight pendant.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed piece is distinguished by its layered construction: the Gye Nyame symbol rises prominently from a field of linear and geometric openwork, while repeated circular spiral elements frame the perimeter. A broad textured bail completes the composition. Its warm brass-gold coloration and visible handcrafted surface character provide the material depth designers often seek when combining brass with Krobo glass, trade beads, textiles, leather, or other substantial components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eGhana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pendant draws upon the Ghanaian\/Akan Adinkra visual tradition. \u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame literally means “Except God”\u003c\/strong\u003e (also rendered “Except for God”). The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art documents the symbol in relation to the controlling power and eternal nature of God, while the U.S. National Park Service identifies Gye Nyame with the \u003cstrong\u003esupremacy and omnipotence of God\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis religious meaning is part of the symbol's cultural identity rather than a claim about supernatural properties of the object. For contemporary designers, retailers, collectors, museums, galleries, and cultural organizations, the pendant combines documented symbolism with a strong material and visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor professional sourcing, its unusual scale creates opportunities for \u003cstrong\u003estatement necklaces, runway accessories, mixed-media work, cultural displays, designer capsule collections, museum and gallery merchandising, and material-study collections\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wholesale buyers should account for its approximately 6.5 oz weight when determining the appropriate application and finished construction.\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 Gye Nyame 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\u003eGye Nyame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteral Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“Except God”; also commonly rendered “Except for God”\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\u003eLarge sculptural form with central Gye Nyame motif, layered linear\/openwork decoration, 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 surface and making variation\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\u003eApproximately 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 — approximately 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\u003eApproximately 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\u003eDimensional Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two overall measurements were supplied. Width-versus-height assignment should be confirmed before those labels are published.\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\"\u003eGye Nyame: Cultural Meaning and Contemporary Material Expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the Akan\/Ghanaian Adinkra visual tradition. Smithsonian documentation identifies Gye Nyame as \u003cstrong\u003e“Except God”\u003c\/strong\u003e and describes it as expressing God's controlling power and eternal nature. The National Park Service similarly describes the symbol in terms of God's supremacy and omnipotence. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe literal expression \u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame — “Except God”\u003c\/strong\u003e situates the symbol within Akan concepts communicated through Adinkra. The Smithsonian documents historical Adinkra production using symbols stamped onto cloth and notes the tradition's continued adaptation into broader contemporary use\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\"\u003eBecause this pendant is handmade, individual pieces may vary slightly in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall dimensions\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\u003eCasting or tool marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative linework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenwork formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbol alignment\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, by themselves, be represented 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 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 can develop surface patina over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect raised and openwork decorative areas from crushing, bending, or snagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from abrasive components that could scratch the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid harsh chemical cleaners unless they are appropriate for brass and tested first on an inconspicuous area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not assume a protective lacquer, plating, or surface coating unless Aadampo has verified one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the pendant rather than lifting heavy assembled jewelry solely by delicate adjoining components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083349237950,"sku":"AAD-00000529","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/oversized-gye-nyame-brass-pendant-ghana.jpg?v=1789803593","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/gye-nyame-adinkra-brass-pendant-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}