Sun Men Earrings coca leaves They are then joined together

They are then joined together through a fusion welding technique known as granulation

These earrings stem from a type of nose ornament

simple yet demonstrative

such as large bird shaped breastplates or nose rings

often ending with destruction of important archeological pieces in order to extract the gold

Sun Men Earrings coca leaves They are then joined togetherThese tantalizing earrings feature a notch with the sun engraved and below that, a hanging panel with two men one on each of it's ends. This piece is symbolic of the Suns ability to connect the spiritual and physical world and the relationship that exists between deities and men. 24K Gold Plated Earrings Pre Columbian Jewelry 3 1 2"L