Description
These open hoop earrings are hand carved from Ankole cattle horn and polished to reveal the material's natural translucence and layered color. Available in an ivory-like White and Brown that is reminiscent of tortoiseshell, each pair displays subtle variation in tone and pattern, so no two are exactly alike. Handcrafted by women in a Fair Trade workshop in Uganda.
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
- Sustainably sourced cattle horn, 14k gold-plated metal
- Available in White and Brown, with natural variations in color
- Post back
- 2" diam.
- Keep it dry, avoid chemicals, and gently wipe clean after wear to maintain their shine.
- Handmade in Uganda
