Jewelry

Design represents the ancient Yoruba Terracotta artists.<ul><li>Recycled sterling silver and gold plating and rhodium</li><li>Size 8</li><li>Total weight 34.60 grams</li></ul> Inspired by thee Yoruba ancient terracotta head sculptures. Yoruba regard the human head as the most vital part of a person. It is the locus of important organs, such as the brain, the eyes, the nose, the mouth and the ears. The head is the biggest and most prominent part of Yoruba sculpture. This piece is part of Sotheby's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/brilliant-and-black" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brilliant and Black: Age of Enlightenment</a>,&nbsp;the&nbsp;selling exhibition&nbsp;dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary skill, imagination and craftsmanship of Black jewelry designers.

Jariet Oloyé