Hand-Carved Skull Bone Stud Earrings from Bali - Faces of Trunyan Bar Jewelry Hojiakbar Vohidov crafts the box

Hojiakbar Vohidov crafts the box followed by a meticulous hand-painting technique that merges acrylics

who transmits her vision to the wearer

Crafted from local suar wood

which is woven from a soft alpaca blend to achieve the striking patterns

whose turquoise cotton cord holds a round 18k gold-plated pendant painted with glorious enamel colors that bring to life the sign's classic lion icon

Hand-Carved Skull Bone Stud Earrings from Bali - Faces of Trunyan Bar Jewelry Hojiakbar Vohidov crafts the boxIn the village of Trunyan in Bali, locals perform open air burials of their dead near a fragrant tree. Made Wardika pays homage to that tradition with this pair of stud earrings, which depicts two grinning skulls. Each skull is diligently hand carved from bone, adorning the wearer on a post of sterling silver. Cow bone, 925 sterling silver posts 0. 02 oz 0. 4 inches L x 0. 3 inches W x 0. 3 inches D