Description
Paper pulp jewelry from Eswatini is typically hand-formed, not laser-cut or die-cut, and here the result combines sleek modern shapes with a human touch. Layered paper shapes are painted emerald green, connected via brass rings to add movement to the bold design. The name Aviwe comes from Nguni languages and carries a sense of collective ownership and gratitude.
This jewelry item comes packaged in a white box (pictured).
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- Layered paper, brass
- Post back
- 2.3"L x 0.8"W
- Wipe with damp cloth to clean, keep away from direct sunlight.
- Handcrafted in Eswatini
