{"product_id":"gye-nyame-brass-pendant-ghana","title":"Oversized Gye Nyame Brass Statement Pendant – Ghanaian Adinkra Design","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMake the focal the collection.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOversized Gye Nyame Adinkra Brass Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a substantial handcrafted jewelry component made in Ghana. The triangular composition combines an open lattice framework, dimensional spiral motifs, a broad textured bail, and the unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e at its center. Its warm brass tone and visible hand-finished character give designers a focal component with immediate scale, texture, and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame\u003c\/strong\u003e literally means \u003cstrong\u003e“Except God,”\u003c\/strong\u003e also commonly translated as “Except for God” or “Only God.” Within the Ghanaian\/Akan Adinkra tradition, the symbol expresses the \u003cstrong\u003esupremacy, sovereignty, and omnipotence of God\u003c\/strong\u003e. That religious meaning is intrinsic to Gye Nyame and is presented here as cultural documentation—not as a claim that the pendant itself possesses spiritual or protective properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pendant is designed for projects in which the component should command visual attention. Its approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–21.5 mm (0.79–0.85 in) bail opening\u003c\/strong\u003e provides considerably more stringing space than a conventional jewelry bail, expanding possibilities for substantial cords, compatible chains, fiber assemblies, and experimental mixed-material construction. Designers should account for the pendant's oversized dimensions and obtain actual weight information when planning wearable applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor jewelry brands, bead stores, galleries, museum-oriented retail, creative studios, cultural organizations, and wholesale buyers, the piece combines a recognizable Ghanaian design language with strong display presence and meaningful product storytelling. Handmade variation is expected and should be incorporated into merchandising and sourcing expectations rather than hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\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”\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 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 brass work; exact casting method 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\u003eOversized triangular openwork pendant with central Gye Nyame motif and spiral decoration\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 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\u003eHand-finished, textured brass surface; not represented as highly polished\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\u003e118–120 mm × 118–120 mm × 132–137 mm, as supplied; dimensional labels require verification\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, as supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3–5.6 mm \/ 0.21–0.22 in\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\u003eApproximate Quantity\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\u003eWholesale Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWholesale-friendly; current inventory and terms require store data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot provided — merchant measurement required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGye Nyame: Cultural, Religious \u0026amp; Contemporary Context\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural Meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGye Nyame is a prominent Adinkra symbol within Ghanaian\/Akan visual culture. The phrase literally means \u003cstrong\u003e“Except God,”\u003c\/strong\u003e with “Except for God” and “Only God” used as English renderings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDESIGNER NOTES\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat this pendant as the primary visual anchor rather than a secondary component. The supplied dimensions place it well beyond conventional pendant scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The triangular silhouette establishes strong geometry, while circular spiral elements soften the perimeter. The open lattice provides negative space and prevents the visual surface from reading as a single solid mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the Gye Nyame motif to remain visually legible. Excessive ornamentation immediately around the pendant may compete with its central symbolism and detailed construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller Ashanti brass beads and spacers can create graduated transitions between the pendant and the necklace structure. Krobo glass provides strong material contrast; trade beads can introduce historical-material character without duplicating the pendant's brass texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm brass can be paired with saturated Krobo glass, translucent glass, earth palettes, black, cream, indigo, red, green, or restrained neutral materials depending on the intended collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBail Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–21.5 mm opening\u003c\/strong\u003e is unusually generous for a pendant and can support substantial cords, compatible chains, bundled fibers, or other appropriately sized connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Actual weight has not been supplied. For wearable production, measure the pendant in grams before finalizing cord gauge, chain selection, clasp system, neck length, and structural balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Rhythm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeating smaller round or disc components can echo the pendant's concentric spiral details without competing with the central Gye Nyame motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGhanaian Brass Craftsmanship\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pendant represents contemporary Ghanaian skilled metalwork informed by established brass-working traditions. Its open lattice, concentric spiral forms, raised central motif, textural variation, and large decorated bail demonstrate substantial manual design and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhere lost-wax casting is used in Ghanaian brass production, a wax form is prepared, enclosed within a mold, removed through heating, and replaced with molten metal before the resulting casting is released and finished. \u003cstrong\u003eThe exact casting method used for this specific pendant should be merchant-verified before “lost-wax cast” is published as a product-specific technical claim.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis pendant is handmade. Minor differences may occur from piece to piece in overall shape, dimensions, thickness, brass tone, lattice construction, spiral decoration, surface texture, finishing marks, edge character, and bail dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese variations are consistent with small-scale handcrafted production and should be expected when purchasing multiple pieces. Variation should not, however, be treated as automatic proof of authenticity; provenance and sourcing remain separate considerations.\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\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep the brass pendant dry when practical and wipe the surface gently with a clean, soft cloth after handling. Store away from prolonged moisture, high humidity, abrasive materials, and chemicals that could alter the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUncoated natural brass can gradually develop patina through exposure to air, moisture, skin oils, and environmental conditions. If cleaning becomes necessary, avoid aggressive abrasives and harsh chemical cleaners. Any brass-specific cleaning method should first be tested cautiously on an inconspicuous area because surface treatments for this specific pendant have not been provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor finished wearable designs, protect the pendant from repeated impact against hard surfaces and select supporting materials appropriate for its actual measured weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48905177956542,"sku":"AAD-00000520","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/gye-nyame-ghana-brass-pendant-fron.jpg?v=1789709277","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/gye-nyame-brass-pendant-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}