PACK OF 5 -Maasai Bead Zebra Black and White Teardrop Earrings

PACK OF 5 -Maasai Bead Zebra Black and White Teardrop Earrings

$16.00
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These Maasai bead dangle earrings are fun and lightweight.  Dimensions: 2.75-inch x 2-inch width Hypoallergenic hooks Colors: Black and White Maasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status and their deep love and devotion for their cattle.  The age old artform is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers.  The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and string onto clear threading.  From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.Did you know each color has a symbolic meaning for the tribe? Red stands for bravery, unity and blood.  The red is for the slaughtered cow. White is for the peace, purity and health. Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that with the rainfall it is able to feed their cattle’s and provide proper infrastructure for them. Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors

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