Name/Title
Pair of Handmade Wire-and-Bead EarringsEntry/Object ID
2026.11.1Description
Pair of handmade drop earrings constructed from bent and twisted metal wire, each with a shepherd's-hook ear wire and a small flat diamond/leaf-shaped element at the top. Below hang multiple short wire stems strung with small red beads.Item Type
Earrings - PairUse
Belonged to Esther María Hernández ArochaContext
Artisanal/handcrafted costume jewelry made informally in Cuba, where handmade wire-and-bead jewelry was common.Collection
Hernández Arocha Family collection, Esther María Hernández Arocha collectionMade/Created
Time Period
1970sPlace
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaMaterials
Material
Wire, BeadsMaterial Notes
Metal wire (base metal — possibly copper, brass, or steel); small red beads (glass, plastic, or seed — material to confirm).Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Esther María Hernández ArochaNotes
ownerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
production, acquisition, useCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
July 2, 2026Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
July 5, 2026
