The One Who Knows Adornment

There is a knowing that cannot be taught.

It is carried. In silence. In presence. In spirit.

The One Who Knows Adornment is not an accessory — it is a sacred embodiment of intuition and ancestral memory. Inspired by the ceremonial artistry of Baule masks and handcrafted in Burkina Faso, this piece belongs to our Faces of the Divine collection — a gathering of adornments that honor those who carry wisdom not loud, but deep. 

In West African tradition, masks are not worn for disguise.

They are worn to reveal — to access the unseen, to channel protection, to hold space between the living and the divine.

The face of this pendant, eyes closed in meditation, invites the wearer to move from a place of inner clarity and ancestral guidance. It is a symbol of sacred stillness — of being rooted enough to receive, and strong enough to carry what is unseen.

Crafted from solid brass, the pendant measures approximately 5 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide, and hangs from a richly textured deep maroon leather cord with a 10-inch drop. The contrast between metal and leather creates a grounding balance — a reminder that spiritual knowing must still be worn in this world. 

This is not a loud piece. It doesn’t ask for attention.

It simply holds its space — and invites others to come correct.

To wear The One Who Knows is to walk with presence.

To understand what isn’t said.

To be guided not just by logic — but by legacy.

It is an adornment for those who walk with the ancestors.

Who listen before they move.

Who see without needing to be seen.