Boucles d'oreilles Cacama - Roi De Texcoco
J00148764
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 Cacama, the king of Texcoco, the most important city of the Aztec empire. These jewels are made of copper, silver and gold threads interwoven to embroider unique pieces. The filigree technique was practiced by the Egyptians, Etruscans and Greeks, representing the ancient art of jewelry-making.