{"product_id":"lion-adinkrahene-brass-pendant-ghana","title":"Lion on Adinkrahene African Brass Pendant | Handmade in Ghana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOversized Lion on Adinkrahene Brass Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a substantial Ghanaian statement component combining a dimensional lion with an elaborate handcrafted brass framework. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e116.5–118 mm × 130–132 mm (4.59–4.65 × 5.12–5.20 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is designed to function as the dominant focal in substantial jewelry, fashion, display, and mixed-material compositions.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed pendant features a raised lion extending across a broad shield-like field of diagonal open lattice. Repeated concentric circular elements create a scalloped perimeter, while a vertically ribbed central element and textured top bail reinforce the pendant's architectural character. The surface retains visible handcrafted texture and warm brass-gold variation rather than a uniformly polished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pendant is handcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eGhana\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its repeated concentric-circle ornamentation visually references \u003cstrong\u003eAdinkrahene\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name means \u003cstrong\u003e“Chief of the Adinkra symbols.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana's National Folklore Board identifies Adinkrahene with greatness, charisma, and leadership; Smithsonian documentation identifies its characteristic three concentric circles and relates them to Asante kingship. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lion requires equally careful interpretation. Historical scholarship documents the lion's adoption into Akan visual culture and its subsequent importance in royal imagery. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes lions in Akan art as images of leadership associated with qualities including strength, courage, and wisdom. The lion motif should therefore be contextualized as part of the evolving visual vocabulary of Akan material culture rather than presented as an original Adinkra symbol in its own right. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor jewelry designers, bead stores, fashion designers, galleries, museum retail, collectors, cultural institutions, and wholesale buyers, the pendant provides both substantial visual impact and documented cultural context. Its approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–22 mm bail\u003c\/strong\u003e supports intentional integration with substantial cords, chains, textile structures, and compatible connectors.\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 Lion on Adinkrahene Brass Pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLion with Adinkrahene-inspired concentric circular ornamentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteral Meaning — Adinkrahene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“Chief of the Adinkra symbols”\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 material and Adinkra visual culture\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 shield-like statement form with raised lion, diagonal open lattice, vertical ribbed central element, concentric circular perimeter ornamentation, 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\u003eDimensional Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two overall measurements were supplied. Width-versus-height assignment requires merchant verification; no third overall measurement was supplied.\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\"\u003eLion + Adinkrahene: Cultural Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdinkrahene\u003c\/strong\u003e translates as \u003cstrong\u003e“Chief of the Adinkra symbols.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana's National Folklore Board identifies it as a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003egreatness, charisma, and leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its recognizable visual form consists of concentric circles.\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 create differences 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\u003eLion modeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLattice configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentric circular ornamentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface texture\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 represented as proof of authenticity.\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\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.\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 dimensional lion and open lattice 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 appropriate for brass and tested first on an inconspicuous area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not assume lacquer, plating, or another protective coating unless verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the pendant during transportation and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider its substantial weight when choosing jewelry findings and supporting materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49084132131006,"sku":"AAD-00000536","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_5d682aa9-eb5c-40aa-bffa-5a8615feaf6f.jpg?v=1789701748","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/lion-adinkrahene-brass-pendant-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}