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Wood and brass half-moon drop earrings hanging level side by side on fish-hook ear wires
  • Wood and brass half-moon drop earrings hanging level side by side on fish-hook ear wires
  • Dark wood half-moon drop earrings with coiled brass fan and long brass bar, brass wire-wrapped in Kenya
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  • Pair of brown wood half-moon earrings with brass spiral fans hanging from slim brass bars
  • Close-up of a wood half-moon earring on the ear showing the coiled brass fan and wrapped bar
  • Wood and brass half-moon drop earrings hanging level side by side on fish-hook ear wires
  • Dark wood half-moon drop earrings with coiled brass fan and long brass bar, brass wire-wrapped in Kenya
  • Long wood half-moon and brass bar drop earring worn with hair pulled back, side profile
  • Pair of brown wood half-moon earrings with brass spiral fans hanging from slim brass bars
  • Close-up of a wood half-moon earring on the ear showing the coiled brass fan and wrapped bar
Wood Half-Moon Drop Earrings with Coiled Brass Fan

Wood Half-Moon Drop Earrings with Coiled Brass Fan

$58.00
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KA-E700

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A fan of coiled brass spreads across a dark wood half-moon, gathering at a single wound spiral at the center. The whole shape hangs from a slim brass bar that lets the pendant swing well below the ear.

  • Material: Wood, brass
  • Color: Dark walnut brown, warm brass gold
  • Drop: 3.125 in plus hook
  • Width: 2 in
  • Closure: Brass fish hook
  • Origin: Kenya

The proportions read graphic — a clean semicircle balanced against the vertical line of the drop. Wood keeps the body light, so the length shows without the weight a solid metal drop this size would carry. Best worn with hair back or up, where the fan of coils reads clearly.
Details
  • Half-moon wood silhouette
  • Fan-shaped coiled brass arc
  • Central spiral motif
  • Long brass drop bar
  • Lightweight wood body

Each brass arc is coiled by hand, so coil spacing and wood grain vary subtly from pair to pair.

The Story

Wire-wrapping brass around a shaped base is a working technique among Kenyan metalworkers: straight-gauge wire coiled by hand into tight, even arcs rather than cast or stamped. Here the coils fan out across the top of the wood half-moon and gather at a single wound spiral in the center.

The spiral is one of the most direct forms in hand-coiled brass — a single length of wire wound continuously inward until it closes on itself. Paired with locally worked wood, it reflects a common East African combination: brass for its warm color and workability, wood for a light, durable base at this scale.

Every coil, spiral and drop bar is shaped with hand tools rather than machine stamping, and the wood and metal are fitted together before pairs are matched at the end.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Kenyan brass wire-wrapping

Wipe the wood and brass with a dry cloth after wear. Keep away from water, perfume and lotions to preserve the finish.

Questions

How long are they?

3.125 in from the top of the wood half-moon to the tip of the drop bar, plus the hook. Width across the half-moon is 2 in.

Are they comfortable for all-day wear?

The wood body keeps them light, though the long drop means you'll feel some length and movement rather than the stillness of a stud.

Are the two earrings in a pair identical?

Close, but not exact. Each coil and spiral is wound by hand, so coil spacing and wood grain vary slightly between the two.

How do I care for the wood and brass?

Wipe both with a dry cloth after wear. Keep them away from water, perfume and lotion, which can dull the brass and affect the wood finish over time.

Where are they made?

Handmade in Kenya using traditional brass wire-wrapping paired with hand-shaped wood.

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