Description
A gold-plated Dweninmme symbol is suspended from hand-formed glass beads in coral, cream, and rust tones for a strand that balances design, culture, and history. Dweninmme is a symbol of strength of mind, body, and spirit, balanced by humility and wisdom. It is part of the graphic language known as Adinkra, which are a way to express shared values on cloth, jewelry, and everyday objects.
This jewelry item comes packaged in a white box (pictured).
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- Recycled glass beads, 24k gold-plated brass
- 17-19.5"L
- Avoid contact with lotion, cosmetics, water, and any chemicals. Store pieces separately in a cloth bag for added protection and handle with care.
- Each piece is unique so slight variations may exist in size, color and shape.
- Handmade in Ghana
