Museum Collection: Akan Disc Ear Rings 436E

AFRICAN
The element in this jewelry is reproduced from a traditional design currently worn by women in West Africa. Jewelry similar to this was originally produced in gold by the lost wax process. This type of gold disc has been a popular element in jewelry for 4000 years.

Materials: pewter with gold finish, blue glass beads.
Length: 1 1/2 inches