African Brass Pendant Adinkra Symbol of Wisdom/ Knowledge/Prudence

33mm African brass pendant in Adinkra symbol hand-made Ashanti brass, made using using the ancient ‘lost wax’ method,
it’s a symbol of wisdom, knowledge and prudence. In the local Twi language it is “Mate Masie” , (literal translation being what I hear, I keep)
approx 33 mm long from ring to bottom
the ring is about 4-5 mm wide on the inside
about 29 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.