Boucles d'oreilles Calakmul - Deux Pyramides Adjacentes
J00148763
sold by Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
MuseumMusée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Description
Handmade earrings inspired by ancient Amerindian civilizations Calakmul is the name of one of the most ancient and powerful Mayan cities. These earrings represent one of the deities of this civilization. These jewels are made of copper, silver and gold wire, interwoven to embroider unique pieces. The filigree technique was practiced by the Egyptians, Etruscans and Greeks, representing the ancient art of jewelry-making.