Description
Carved horn elements are stacked into a long, geometric drop earring, joined with gold-plated links to add gentle movement. Each component is shaped and polished by hand in Uganda using responsibly sourced horn, a byproduct of the local food industry that would otherwise go to waste. Natural variations in color—from creamy white to deep brown—make every pair unique.
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
- Natural colors will vary from white to brown to black
- Fish hook wires
- Approx. 3.5"L x 1.5"W
- Keep it dry, avoid chemicals, and gently wipe clean after wear to maintain their shine.
- Handmade in Uganda
