These elegant African Fulani brass leaf earrings add a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Perfect for any occasion. Fulani earrings, known as kwottenai or bhoylé, are centuries-old, elaborate gold hoops traditionally worn by nomadic Fulani women in West Africa to display wealth, beauty, and status. Often crafted from thin, hammered gold or brass twisted into unique designs and passed down as heirlooms, with larger sizes symbolizing greater prosperity and sometimes requiring support due to their weight. Key Aspects of Fulani Earrings Symbolism: They signify wealth, beauty, womanhood, and family status, with gold often representing accumulated prosperity. Materials & Craftsmanship: Traditionally made from thin, hammered gold (or bronze believed to be gold), twisted into intricate, often crescent-shaped, designs. Cultural Significance: Wealth Display: Worn as a portable asset due to the Fulani's nomadic lifestyle. Heirlooms: Passed from mother to daughter or gifted by husbands, connecting generations. Gifts: Often received at weddings or childbirth. It is believed that brass earrings offer benefits like anti-inflammatory effects and improved circulation due to copper and zinc, potentially easing joint pain, headaches, and boosting immunity, These are new without tags. Never worn