Material: SILVER with brass detail / BRASS with silver details
Model: Earring- single (1 pc)
Size: One Size
Collection: Tanem Fuija
The TUSUK III earring is part of the TANEM FUIJA collection and explores the concept of scarification in a far-flung future. The collection is inspired but the ritualistic crocodile like scarifications of Vanuatu. The work describes a series of futuristic rituals with which hypothetical humans protect themselves from the passage of time and attempt to become invincible and immortal. And materialise with 3 monumental looks and a series of tools.
The TUSUK III is inspired by the look 1 of TANEM FUIJA: PLANEM RUS which is inspired by the planarian, a microscopic flatworm that can regrow body parts and organs. When cut in two, the planarian worm becomes two new worms, making it functionally immortal. TUSUK III shapes take reference in the inside tail shapes of the monumental look.
TUSUK III is 45mmx35mm and is 2,5mm thick. TUSUK III earring is a two part earring that has adornment on both front and back of your lobe. (sold as a single). The earring feature a daring design with sharp extending tails, creating an aggressive and edgy detail that almost resembles a weapon. The name TUSUK means « stab, to pierce » in Indonesian.
All the pieces of this collection are handmade in Bali Indonesia. Items are made-to-order and, as such, they may take up to three weeks to produce. It just means that your piece is unique. If you’re in a rush don’t worry, just shoot through an email and we’ll see what we can do.