{"product_id":"oversized-leopard-adinkrahene-african-brass-pendant-ghana","title":"Oversized Leopard Adinkrahene African Brass Pendant | Ghana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOversized Leopard on Adinkrahene Brass Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a substantial handcrafted Ghanaian jewelry component created for statement design, professional sourcing, cultural-material merchandising, and collector presentation. The pendant measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e116.5–118 mm × 130–132 mm (4.59–4.65 × 5.12–5.20 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–22 mm bail opening\u003c\/strong\u003e, and weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 oz \/ 184 g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA raised four-legged feline dominates the composition. Unlike the previous animal variation, this figure displays a clearly patterned, spotted surface that visually supports its identification as a leopard. Behind the animal, diagonal and interlaced openwork creates depth and negative space. Repeated concentric circular elements form a scalloped perimeter, while the broad textured bail continues the handcrafted surface vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cultural distinction is particularly important with this design. The \u003cstrong\u003eleopard has a documented place in Akan royal visual culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes the leopard as an important royal symbol in Akan visual and oral arts, noting that it preceded the lion as a dominant feline image associated with Akan rulership. The Met also identifies qualities including strength, courage, and wisdom in the broader Akan use of feline imagery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe surrounding circular elements visually reference \u003cstrong\u003eAdinkrahene\u003c\/strong\u003e, documented by the Smithsonian as the “King of the Adinkra symbols.” Its characteristic concentric-circle design is connected in Smithsonian documentation with the enduring nature of Asante kingship. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor designers, jewelry brands, bead stores, museum retail, galleries, collectors, cultural institutions, and wholesale buyers, this pendant offers a compelling combination of Ghanaian craftsmanship, substantial scale, culturally documented feline imagery, and strong material compatibility with African brass, Krobo glass, trade beads, textiles, and other structurally appropriate components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eAttribute\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 Leopard on Adinkrahene Brass Pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdinkra Symbol \/ Design Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdinkrahene-inspired concentric ornamentation with raised leopard motif\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“King\/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 culture and Adinkra visual 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 shield-like form with raised spotted leopard, interlaced diagonal openwork, concentric circular 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 texture\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 Two overall measurements were supplied. Exact width-versus-height assignment remains merchant verification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural Meaning — Leopard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eleopard is culturally significant within Akan visual traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes the leopard as a potent royal symbol that dominated Akan visual and oral arts relating to rulers before the lion later became the preferred feline image of Akan rulership. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAkan feline imagery could communicate qualities associated with leadership, including \u003cstrong\u003estrength, courage, and wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e. Importantly, specific Akan animal images may also refer to particular proverbs or messages; therefore, Aadampo should not assign a specific proverb to this contemporary pendant without documentation from the maker or another reliable source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\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\u003eLeopard modeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotted surface pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenwork configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentric ornamentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool and finishing marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative alignment\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\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\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep the pendant dry when possible and wipe gently with a clean, soft cloth after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStore away from prolonged moisture and excessive humidity. Natural brass may develop surface patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProtect the raised leopard, legs, open latticework, perimeter ornamentation, and bail from crushing, bending, or snagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid abrasive contact with harder components during storage and transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid harsh chemical cleaners unless appropriate for brass and tested first on an inconspicuous area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo not assume the pendant has lacquer, plating, or another protective coating unless verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause of its substantial weight, support the pendant appropriately during storage, transport, display, and finished-jewelry construction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49084380676286,"sku":"AAD-00000540","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_29d1ba7a-e44c-4ad6-97b0-9b903fd1bb10.jpg?v=1789701468","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/oversized-leopard-adinkrahene-african-brass-pendant-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}