Disks of sterling silver for eyes and additional sterling crowning the eyes and representing beak and wings. Finished with stationery *18 gauge sterling silver ear wires.
Almost 1.5" or 3.81cm long and a touch over 1" or 2.54cm wide. Each earring weighs 6 grams, a U.S. nickel weighs 5 grams. Brushed finish giving them a soft satin sheen.
*18 gauge sterling silver ear wires are a tad thicker than standard 20 gauge and are for those accustomed to wearing earrings.
In Greek mythology the importance of Athena's owl culturally and symbolically is that of Athena. Images of an owl in ancient Greece most often represent Athena. She was involved with shape shifting and she would sometimes appear as an owl. The owl represents wisdom.
Talisman shields, wearable art for your ears from Mocahete. Please allow for subtle variation...the beauty of handmade.
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