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Olajumoke 'Gele' Chain & Pearl Drop Earrings

Olajumoke 'Gele' Chain & Pearl Drop Earrings

Regular price $ 150.00 USD
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The Olajumoke Gele Chain & Pearl Drop Earrings features our take on the modern  gele and its place in modern Nigerian society. 

Made from polished brass and 18k micron gold-plated metal, it playfully re-imagines the quintessential Yoruba headwrap; a chain drop dangling from a pearl stud and ending with a miniature charm in the shape of the iconic motif.  Sweep your hair back to showcase the dainty details

Product Details

  • The  earrings feature a long chain drop, a pearl stud and a stylised West African Gele
  • Butterfly fastening for pierced ears
  • Composition: 18k micron plated brass

 

The History: The Gele in West African Symbology

Gele is a type of head tie worn by women in the Western African country of Nigeria, particularly the Yoruba tribe although it has since become an integral part of contemporary traditional style across the country. In contrast to the head ties worn in some other West African nations. Gele is usually rather large and ornate, and as a result, are associated more with ceremonial wear rather than day to day usage.

Gele comes in a range of different colours and styles, with each having its own meaning or association. #SymbolsOfAuthority

  

    About the Brand

    Symbols of Authority is a brand focused on jewelry & objets d'art inspired by antiquity, mythology, contemporary art and ancient monarchies. The line, which boasts a large range of global, ethical & fair trade manufactured earrings, necklaces, hair accessories and homeware for the modern woman. Diversity in design, quality and affordability are what make the line so coveted. The #SOASIREN is unapologetically bold, whether it's at a party, out with friends or in the boardroom.

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