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Adinkra Twist

A contemporary interpretation of Gye Nyame.

Gye Nyame Adinkra jewellery by Erick Kraftsman
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Cultural Pieces

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Accra, Ghana

The story

Gye Nyame means ‘Except for God’ or ‘Only God’. The Adinkra symbol speaks to the supremacy of God and the limits of human authority over life and death. This piece keeps that meaning intact while shifting its form.

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