African Adinkra Brass Pendant Fihankra Symbol of Safety

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African Adinkra Brass Pendant Fihankra Symbol of Safety

£6.50

Material: Brass

4 in stock

African brass pendant in Adinkra symbol hand-made Ashanti brass, made using using the ancient ‘lost wax’ method,
great for statement necklace
the symbol in the local Twi language is “Fihankra”, is derived the traditonal compound home which has only one entrance and exit and symbolises safety and security.
approx 50 mm long from ring to bottom
the ring is about 4-5 mm wide on the inside
about 46 mm at the widest point
variations in size occur due to hand-crafting
made in West Africa

* Adinkra are symbols used in some parts of West Africa to express often deep social,cultural and philosophical values.