Sonso Culture Inspired Earrings 14k

Hand forged earrings in 14k goldfill

Modeled after the Sonso culture ear ornaments seen at the MET :)

"Colombia: Sonso - 13th-16th century

Ear ornament of twisted gold wire are mentioned in sixteenth-century Spanish descriptions of indigenous dress in Colombia's Calima Valley. This region has the longest tradition of goldworking in Colombia, starting in about the fifth century B.C."

Approximately 4.5” long x .75” wide spiral

Sold as a pair

Made by artist Tania Enriquez at her studio in Los Angeles, where she creates wearable objects and objects for resting