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KWJH06

Triangle & Circle Dangle Horn Earrings

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***earrings come in mixed colors and will range from black to off-white** 

These statement earrings are expertly carved from water buffalo horn by women of the Maasai tribe in Kenya.  Artisans craft elegant geometric dangles that range in natural color from a grey to deep black hue showcasing the natural variation of the horn.  The earrings are bold, but are lightweight making them a wardrobe staple.  Each piece is unique and wearable art.   

Product Features: 

  • Hypoallergenic hooks.
  • Ethically Sourced.
  • Approximately 2-inch drop length
  • Fair Trade, Socially Responsible. 

Maasai women artisans are most known for their intricate beadwork, but their jewelry crafting extends to other designs and materials.  Women of the village learn the artform from their mothers, who learned from their mothers.  Some of the earring designs feature a glass Maasai bead as a delicate accent; each bead color has a deeper meaning for the tribe such as black representing the people and the struggles they endure or green symbolizing health and land.

 


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