{"product_id":"manhyia-mask-earring-handmade-ashanti-gold-brass","title":"Manhyia Mask Earring | Handmade Ashanti Gold Brass Statement — Nickel-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWear the Face of Ashanti Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eManhyia Mask Earring\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dear Katiopae is a bold, wearable tribute to one of West Africa's most powerful artistic and spiritual traditions — the sacred mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed after \u003cstrong\u003eManhyia\u003c\/strong\u003e — the palace of the Ashanti King in Kumasi, Ghana — and rooted in the cultural legacy of the \u003cstrong\u003eAshanti of Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eAkan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eBaoulé of Ivory Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e, this earring brings centuries of heritage craftsmanship to life in a single, commanding statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✋ Handmade in Ghana — Ancient Lost Wax Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Manhyia Mask Earring is individually hand-cast by skilled artisans in Ghana using the \u003cstrong\u003elost wax (cire perdue) technique\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the world's oldest and most respected metalworking methods. Each piece is sculpted, cast, and finished entirely by hand. No two are identical. What you receive is a truly singular, irreplaceable piece of artisan craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✨ Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, Gold Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 cm — dramatic, commanding, unmissable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial — a piece you can feel with presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single earring (one piece, not a pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mask — a powerful symbol of Ashanti spiritual heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e👑 The Cultural Power of the Mask Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Ashanti and Akan tradition, the mask is far more than an artistic form — it is a sacred object representing \u003cem\u003espiritual protection, ancestral connection, and the transformative power of ceremony\u003c\/em\u003e. To wear the mask motif is to carry that spiritual depth with you — honouring the ceremonies, the ancestors, and the artisans who have kept this tradition alive for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌟 A Statement Earring for Every Bold Occasion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural celebrations and Afrocentric events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal evenings, galas, and award ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion-forward editorial and photoshoot styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt openings, gallery nights, and cultural exhibitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeply meaningful birthday or anniversary gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Give the Gift of Cultural Artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a gift that transcends the ordinary? The Manhyia Mask Earring arrives beautifully packaged — a handmade, culturally rich present for someone who wears their identity with pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Please Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This earring is sold as a \u003cstrong\u003esingle piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a pair. It is designed as a bold solo statement or for a curated mismatched look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e❓ Common Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the lost wax technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ancient metalworking method — each piece is hand-sculpted in wax, cast in metal, and finished by hand. Every earring is unique and impossible to replicate by machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it nickel-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All Dear Katiopae jewellery is nickel-free — safe for sensitive skin and ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sold as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a single statement earring, designed to be worn boldly as one or as part of a curated mismatched look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep away from water, perfume, and chemicals. Store in a dry place. Polish gently with a soft cloth to maintain the gold finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Dear Katiopae — where every piece tells a story worth wearing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛒 Limited handmade stock. 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