These earrings are traditionally worn by the Fulani women in West Africa. They are made of solid gold and worn to show one’s wealth (pictured). These earrings are handmade and made of recycled bronze from old car radiators and the silver are silver plated. The bronze is melted down and tapped out while being twisted.
Considering this, what is African jewelry made out of?
African jewelry has customarily been created from organic materials like hide, porcupine quill, bone, animal teeth, animal hair, seeds, nuts, husks, sea and land shells, egg shell, wood, ivory and carved stone.
Besides, how do you keep bronze jewelry from tarnishing?
You can seal your bronze jewelry to minimize the development of patina by coating it in clear nail polish, car wax or a commercial sealant. Sealed bronze jewelry is easier to clean and maintain and tends not to develop a patina.
How do you keep bronze from tarnishing?
If you want to prevent tarnish, keep your bronze item stored or displayed in an area with low humidity and protected from dust and other corrosives. Avoid handling the item with bare hands, and don’t let the bronze piece come into contact with paint or fabrics.
