Hanging Monkey Earrings

These earrings feature two surprisingly light intricately detailed, three-dimensional wooden Japanese ojime bead handcarved monkey beads made out of boxwood which are signed by the artist. They dangle from wires set with deep ruby red seed beads from silver plated hooks.

Because Japanese kimonos do not have pockets, small bags were used to hold personal effects. The bags were attached with a cord with two carved beads: A larger toggle bead (netsuke) and a smaller sliding bead (ojime). Ojime were also believed to have magical or protective qualities.

I also have surgical steel, Sterling Silver, and Niobium hooks available on request if needed for sensitive ears, as well as little earring backings for folks who want them. Just let me know in Notes To Seller when purchasing.