{"product_id":"gye-nyame-brass-pendant-lattice-ghana","title":"Oversized Gye Nyame Adinkra Symbol Brass Pendant Handmade in Ghana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMake \u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame\u003c\/strong\u003e the defining focal of a statement composition. This oversized African brass pendant measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e116.5–118 mm × 130–132 mm (4.59–4.65 × 5.12–5.20 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 oz \/ 184 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it substantial visual and physical presence.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed design is distinguished by an elevated \u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame symbol positioned over an intricate crosshatched lattice field\u003c\/strong\u003e. Linear accents reinforce the triangular composition, while repeated concentric spiral discs form a rhythmic border around the perimeter. A broad textured bail completes the design. The warm brass-gold surface retains visible handcrafted character rather than the uniform appearance of a mass-produced finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eGhana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pendant draws upon the Akan\/Ghanaian Adinkra tradition. \u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame literally means “Except God,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and is also rendered “Except for God.” Smithsonian documentation describes Gye Nyame in relation to God's controlling power and eternal nature, while the U.S. National Park Service identifies the symbol with the supremacy and omnipotence of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis established religious meaning is documented as part of the symbol's cultural identity; it is not used to claim that the pendant itself provides protection, blessings, divine favor, or supernatural effects. For jewelry designers, brands, museums, galleries, cultural organizations, collectors, and wholesale buyers, the piece offers a distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003eGhanaian provenance, recognizable Adinkra symbolism, substantial scale, and highly dimensional brasswork\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts size and weight make it especially appropriate for statement necklaces, runway accessories, mixed-media compositions, display applications, limited designer collections, and material-study environments where its approximately 6.5 oz weight can be properly accommodated.\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 – Lattice 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\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 process 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 central Gye Nyame motif, crosshatched lattice field, linear accents, 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 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\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 Width-versus-height assignment should be confirmed before publishing those dimensional 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\"\u003eGye Nyame Within the Ghanaian Adinkra Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Akan Adinkra symbol whose name literally means \u003cstrong\u003e“Except God.”\u003c\/strong\u003e It is also commonly rendered in English as “Except for God.” Smithsonian documentation identifies the symbol by this translation and places it within the Adinkra visual tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdinkra functions as a visual language in which graphic forms communicate culturally meaningful concepts. The historical tradition and the contemporary objects that employ its symbols should be distinguished: this pendant is a \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary handcrafted Ghanaian product incorporating an established Adinkra symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an ancient artifact.\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 spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenwork formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGye Nyame motif positioning\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 gradually develop surface patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the lattice structure and raised decorative elements 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 tested first on an inconspicuous area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not assume a lacquer, plating, or protective coating unless Aadampo confirms one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen incorporated into jewelry, support the finished piece appropriately rather than placing unnecessary force on delicate adjoining components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083473756350,"sku":"AAD-00000530","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_f891b45d-c90c-4e37-b9e3-75c3e0044d19.jpg?v=1789701467","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/gye-nyame-brass-pendant-lattice-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}