Boucles d'oreilles Zapoteca - Marchand De Nuage
J00148761
sold by Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
MuseumMusée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Description
Handmade earrings inspired by ancient Amerindian civilizations These earrings represent one of the beliefs of the Zapotec civilization, also known as the "Cloud People". These jewels are made of copper, silver and gold wires interwoven to embroider unique pieces. The filigree technique was practiced by the Egyptians, Etruscans and Greeks, representing the ancient art of jewelry-making.