these super funky earrings combine red and turquoise vinyl African trade beads and gold metal to create a truly unique earring that will be sure to draw compliments. super light and 2 1/2" long
African trade beads are hand-made and crafted by African metal smiths
who are skilled in forging and fabricating beads and casting metal
using the lost wax technique. this has been a large part of the African
culture for MANY MANY MANY years and these beads were once traded and
used as money. these are over 75 years old and are truly a collector's
piece.