Fulani Twisting Leaf Earrings

Two swirling golden cups hang from curved hooks, mirroring each other with slight shifts.

This twisting leaf earrings is Fulani, from Mali, West Africa, and is contemporary. It is plated gold & brass. The Fulani, also known as the Fula or Peul, are a widely dispersed people of West Africa who are known for their gold jewelry and their tradition of cattle herding. The surface is bright and a bit wrinkled, and a few dark spots sit in the hollows near the base. It is 1 inches long.

Spun, twisted and distinctly sparkly, with a clear sense of motion.