Swirl Earrings
Unique gifts for her.
The Swirl Earrings from Bilum and Bilas weave tradition and contemporary design with remarkable finesse. Suspended from a whimsical golden spiral is a woven disc fabricated with a natural fiber, locally referred to as rapa, that's been sustainably hand-foraged and processed. This artful adornment is crafted by artisans in Papua New Guinea using ancient weaving techniques passed down through generations of women.
Bilum and Bilus—a reference to Papua New Guinean woven bags called bilum and jewelry known as bilas—celebrates the region's history, culture, and traditions while empowering contemporary craftswomen.
We're pleased to present this item in celebration of the new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing for the arts of Oceania. These new galleries feature over 650 works from the Museum's collection, drawn from over 140 distinct cultures. The galleries are organized according to island groups in a layout designed to foreground ancestral connections and Indigenous temporalities.
Unique gifts for her.
The Swirl Earrings from Bilum and Bilas weave tradition and contemporary design with remarkable finesse. Suspended from a whimsical golden spiral is a woven disc fabricated with a natural fiber, locally referred to as rapa, that's been sustainably hand-foraged and processed. This artful adornment is crafted by artisans in Papua New Guinea using ancient weaving techniques passed down through generations of women.
Bilum and Bilus—a reference to Papua New Guinean woven bags called bilum and jewelry known as bilas—celebrates the region's history, culture, and traditions while empowering contemporary craftswomen.
We're pleased to present this item in celebration of the new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing for the arts of Oceania. These new galleries feature...See More
- Gold plated
- Rapa (natural fiber)
- Pierced, with gold filled ear wires
- 3 1/4''L
- Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth
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