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The Bonoselulu Triple Hoop Leopard Drop Earrings featuresour take on thetraditional leopard featured in Bini royal art.Made from polished brass and 18k micron gold-plated metal, they're made up of three circles of brass in graduating sizes and the oversized leopard falls below your jawline and gleams from every angle. Wear your hair cropped or slicked back to make sure they take center stage.
Product Details
- The earrings featurea bold hoop and a stylised gold leopard
- Butterfly fastening for pierced ears
- Composition: 18k micron plated brass
The History: The Leopard in Bini Symbology
The Oba is often metaphorically referenced as “the leopard of the palace,” and leopard imagery and symbology is rife in ancient Benin art and storytelling. Prior to the British Punitive Expedition and violent invasion in 1897, domesticated leopards were kept in the palace to demonstrate the Oba’s dominion over the wilderness. Linked to the Oba’s military might in Bini mythology, the leopard is celebrated for the balance between his strength and his reserve and moderation as a leader and as a symbol of justice. The leopard symbolizes the complete harmony between two compelling forces – the menacing and the moderating – that, in Benin, it is believed every ideal Oba should possess
About the Brand
Symbols of Authorityis a brand focused on jewelry & objets d'art inspired by antiquity, mythology, contemporary art and ancient monarchies. Theline, which boasts a large range of global,ethical & fair trade manufactured earrings, necklaces, hair accessories and homeware for the modern woman. Diversity in design, quality and affordability are what make the line so coveted. The#SOASIRENis unapologetically bold, whether it's at a party, out with friends or in the boardroom.
