Vintage Mexican 1950’s Handwrought Steel & Glass Bead Barro Negro Pottery Bird Earrings
Vintage Mexican 1950’s Handwrought Steel & Glass Bead Barro Negro Pottery Bird Earrings
Utterly charming doesn’t do these earrings justice. Hand formed, shaped, spiraled and hammered, with the sweetest ceramic birds and vibrant glass beads; the perfect contrast against the black oxidation of the metal.
Barro Negro Pottery (Black mud or clay) originated in the Mexican state of Oaxaca in the town of San Bartolo, Coyotepec.
In exquisite original condition with new oxidized sterling silver French ear wires added.
Vintage, 1950’s Mexican earrings, unmarked tested steel with added new sterling silver ear wires, marked. Black traditional Barro Negro pottery birds
2.75” in length
1/2” at widest point
18.18 grams
All jewelry and objects listed under “Vintage Jewelry” have been fully inspected, tested, gently polished and are in exceptional used condition. While always keeping in consideration the age, functionality and past life of all pieces, know that I want you to be just as elated as I was when I found them, so please, don’t hesitate to ask for more information, additional photos, or any other details, before making your purchase.