These large vintage red-crescent tribal jewelry earrings were handcrafted during the mid 1900's for the nomadic Afghan Kuchi tribe of Central Asia.

Wire-wrapped dangles have bell tips that clatter together with movement.

These are sturdily made earrings, and do not bend. Mild wear patterns and a warm age patina remains after many years.

At 16 gauge, the earwires are larger than standard earwires and will not fit through small earlobe piercings. Earrings this large were also worn attached to headdresses or locks of hair, rather than threaded through the earlobe.

Measurements: (1 inch = 2.54 cm):

    Size = 3.5 inches long x 3 inches wide

    Earwire gauge = 16 gauge
    Material = White metal, Glass beads