Antique Blackamoor Earrings 14k Gold
These earrings are a poignant and significant piece of history, an early example of Blackamoor jewelry. Historically, such pieces idolized the slave industry, symbolizing the power dynamics and the complex legacy of that era. There are seven enameled faces with turbans fanned out. There are indications that these are from a larger piece that have been parted off.
These earrings are a reminder of how beauty and brutality often coexisted in material culture—objects that both captivate and confront.
Material: 14k yellow gold
Measurements: 0.75" drop / 22.7 mm wide
Weight: 4.6 grams
Markings: “14K” on kidney wire
Period: Circa 1880s
The origins of Blackamoor jewelry can be traced back to 16th-century Venice, Italy. They were popularized during the Baroque and Rococo periods. The initial designs were often associated with victory over the Ottoman Empire and reflected the exoticism and fascination with other cultures. However, the depiction of Black people was often idealized and stereotyped.
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