Granulated Gilded Silver Hanging Earrings, Senegal or Mauritania - Rita Okrent Collection (E456)

Large granulated bead earrings originally made by expert silversmiths in Senegal or Mauritania.

Beautiful granulation work - elegant and substantial. Most likely part of a dowry or wedding set.

Weight; 20 grams/.7 oz.

Length from top to bottom; 2.28 inches/5.8 cm.

Large round hanging bead measures 21mm.

Vintage earrings with some wear - one or two small holes visible in each large bead. Priced accordingly.

Earrings Item 456