Vanessa Montiel carved water Buffalo horn earrings

Rare vintage Vanessa Montiel carved black water Buffalo horn earrings set in 22k gold vermeil on sterling silver. Gorgeous tribal style hoops. Please notice each earring has a natural curl to it due to the nature of the horn. Water Buffalo horn is a bi-product. One earring exhibits 3 cracks that have been repaired. Please see photos. Sold as is. Amazing rare find! These are no longer in production. The carving of black water buffalo horn stems from an ancient tradition in the Asian archipelago where horn carvings are presented as offerings to the ancestors Vanessa Montiel jewelry helps keep the tradition alive by supporting economic independence for the carvers of these ancient traditions. Each piece is blessed by a local Pemangku spiritual leader.