{"product_id":"sankofa-bird-brass-pendant-openwork-ghana","title":"Oversized Sankofa Bird Adinkra Brass Pendant Handmade in Ghana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDesigned for compositions that call for a commanding focal, this \u003cstrong\u003eoversized Sankofa Bird Adinkra brass pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e combines substantial scale with intricate Ghanaian brasswork. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e116.5–118 mm × 130–132 mm (4.59–4.65 × 5.12–5.20 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 oz \/ 184 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a 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 design centers a raised, backward-looking \u003cstrong\u003eSankofa bird\u003c\/strong\u003e over an elaborate field of diagonal linear work, angular geometric openwork, and layered brass detailing. Repeated concentric spiral discs form a rhythmic perimeter, while a broad crosshatched bail completes the composition. The visible surface has a warm brass-gold character with handmade textural variation rather than a uniformly polished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eGhana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pendant draws upon the Akan cultural concept of Sankofa. The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art describes the backward-looking Sankofa bird as a popular Akan symbol and translates \u003cem\u003esankofa\u003c\/em\u003e loosely as \u003cstrong\u003e“go back and fetch it,”\u003c\/strong\u003e expressing the principle of learning from the past as a way of moving forward. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor jewelry designers, brands, collectors, bead stores, galleries, museums, cultural organizations, and wholesale buyers, this pendant combines a documented cultural narrative with a distinctive physical form. Its scale, weight, openwork construction, and large bail make it especially suited to substantial statement jewelry, runway accessories, mixed-media design, display, and small-batch designer collections.\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 Sankofa Bird Adinkra Brass Pendant – Openwork 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\u003eSankofa — Bird Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteral \/ Common Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommonly rendered “Go back and fetch it”; learning from the past to inform the future\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\u003eBroad triangular statement form with raised backward-looking Sankofa bird, layered diagonal and angular openwork, concentric spiral 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 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\u003eMeasurement Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm which supplied dimension represents exact width and which represents exact height before publishing those 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\"\u003eSankofa Within Akan Cultural Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional \/ Cultural Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSankofa\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Akan concept commonly translated as \u003cstrong\u003e“go back and fetch it.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art specifically identifies the backward-looking bird as a popular Sankofa symbol among Akan peoples and explains its central principle as learning from the past in order to move forward.\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\u003eOpenwork formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal line placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankofa bird details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral ornamentation\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 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.\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 may develop surface patina over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the raised Sankofa bird and openwork construction from crushing, bending, or snagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged abrasive contact with harder components.\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 the pendant has lacquer, plating, or another protective coating unless verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore and transport the pendant so that its raised and openwork elements are supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor finished jewelry, select construction materials appropriate to the pendant's substantial weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083881586878,"sku":"AAD-00000533","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_2c5f0fd1-8406-416a-a691-e66ede3eeb44.jpg?v=1789701748","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/sankofa-bird-brass-pendant-openwork-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}