{"product_id":"akan-old-brass-ring-ghana-156293","title":"Akan Old Brass Ring Ghana","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis traditional Akan cast brass ring from Ghana is a fine example of the skilled lost-wax casting techniques for which Akan metalworkers are renowned. The ring features a hollow spherical form with incised concentric line decoration and a simple cross motif at the crown. The carefully crafted design reflects the artistic traditions and metalworking expertise of Akan artisans.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eBrass rings such as this were valued as personal adornment and could represent beauty, status, and cultural identity. Akan brasswork has a long history of importance throughout Ghana, with handcrafted objects serving both decorative and symbolic roles within society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eThe ring displays a rich, naturally aged patina with areas of green verdigris, highlighting its authenticity and years of use. The deep brown surface tones and subtle variations enhance the character of this handmade piece, making it an attractive addition to collections of African jewelry, ethnographic art, or traditional West African metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1wv51_38\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1pl42_95\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1pl42_99\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1pl42_22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_HoverContainer_1pl42_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1pl42_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003eHeight (mm): 26.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (mm): 25.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (mm): 15.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eSee photo with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e156293\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51693470220583,"sku":"156293","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_4875_db9cec0d-7b34-427f-9e53-9a57c92e4dfc.jpg?v=1784747345","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/akan-old-brass-ring-ghana-156293","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}