Wooden Gye Nyame "God" earrings

Wooden earrings

2 inches in height approx 

Symbol meaning:

Gye Nyame  "God Is Supreme" earrings 

Gye Nyame, meaning “except for God,” symbolizes God’s omnipotence through the knowledge that people should not fear anything "except for God".

Another interpretation of “except for God” is that no one has seen the beginning of all creations, nor will anyone live to see the end, except for God.

Gye Nyame indicates the recognition of the supremacy of God over all beings, and therefore is the one that is feared and revered by all. This is one of the many Adinkra symbols of West Africa, Ghana, and is used by the Akan people in various decorations, clothing, and artwork.

Some say that the symbol represents a spiral galaxy, or two hands with different gestures that refer to God being supreme to the simplistic ideals of male and female identifications that are used today

Gye Nyame is arguably the most popular Adinkra symbol. It expresses the deep faith the Akans have in the Supreme Being, called by many names and titles including Onyame (Nyame), Onyankopɔn, Twereduampɔn (the reliable one), and many others.

Gye Nyame has become an icon of all Adinkra, encapsulating the faith of an African people who see God’s involvement in every aspect of human life.

The expression “Gye Nyame” can be used in many ways. For example, it could signal the necessity of God’s intervention in a difficult situation which transcends the ability of man to resolve. 

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