Men’s Silver Ananse Necklace - Adinkra Symbol Pendant - Ananse Ntontan - order Men's Necklace - Jewelry with Meaning - Wisdom

This striking sterling silver Ananse Ntontan pendant represents wisdom, creativity and the complexities of life. It is a statement piece, a bold, graphic symbol of your creative spirit, your search for understanding and pursuit of wisdom in this life. This is the kind of necklace everyone points to and says, "I love your necklace!"

The spider's web is 1 1/4 inch in diameter. With bail, it dangles 1 1/2 inches from the chain. The silver ball chain is a sturdy 1.8 mm order and comes in 18, 20 or 24-inch. The lobster claw style clasp is 1/2 inch long.

The listing photo features my husband, Scott, modeling the 24 inch necklace. He is 6'2" and 190 lbs. He personally prefers the leather cord style of necklace, in case you're wondering.

Adinkra are ancient symbols originating from West Africa that represent universal human values. Ananse the spider is a well-know character in African folktales—he is a trickster and the keeper of stories. Ananse Ntontan means spider's web— and represents wisdom, creativity and the complexities of life. Traditionally, Adinkra were stamped onto fabric, but can now be found on pottery, graffitied walls, as jewelry and tattoos.

Because this pendant is made by hand, no two pieces will be exactly the same. It is sterling silver, and meant to last a lifetime. For more on how each pendant is made, check out the CynphanieStudio "about" section.