THE
ANCESTRAL FORMS
COLLECTION
SCULPTED HERITAGE
Ancestral Forms explores African shapes though a contemporary lens, reworking traditional silohuettes to honor their sculptural intelligence.
Each piece reflects a dialogue between heritage and modern design, where form and meaning converge.
Step into the gallery and uncover the inspiration behind each piece below.
THE GALLERY
Fulani Hoops— Renewed Heritage
LIGHTWEIGHT STATEMENT
Inspired by the iconic jewelry of Fulani women of West Africa, these sculptural hoops reimagine a timeless form through a contemporary, museum-grade lens. Hand-sculpted in polymer clay and highlighted with subtle metallic accents, they balance airy lightness with commanding presence.
A celebration of beauty, pride, and cultural legacy.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, gold-plated hardware
Dimensions: 3.75" x 2.6”
Finish: Glossy resin sculptural texture with metallic highlights
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Miller
Kuba— A Study on Pattern
LIGHTWEIGHT HERITAGE
Bold and architectural, the Kuba Earrings are inspired by the intricate maze-like motifs found in traditional Kuba cloth, a textile art form created by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each sculptural form reflects rhythm, repetition, and the quiet complexity of heritage design.
Rendered with intention, the sculptural shape evokes movement and symbolism—where no line is accidental and every path tells a story. These earrings are striking yet refined, merging cultural artistry with a modern, elevated silhouette.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, 18kt gold plated hypoallergenic hardware
Dimensions: 3.8" × 2.1"
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Miller
Dogon Earrings — Ancestral Fiber Study
WEARABLE STATEMENT
Inspired by the artistic traditions of the Dogon people of Mali, these earrings translate ancestral design into a contemporary sculptural form. The surface texture is hand-etched to mimic raffia and fiber motifs often found in traditional Dogon adornment and ceremonial art.
Hand-sculpted in polymer clay and finished with subtle resin accents, the design balances geometric precision with organic texture—creating a lightweight yet striking statement piece.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, gold-plated hardware
Dimensions: 2.5" Diameter
Finish: Glossy resin highlights and etched faux raffia motif
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Miller
Don’t Touch Earrings — Natural Form Study
WEARABLE STATEMENT
Bold and unapologetic, the Don’t Touch Earrings celebrate the beauty and cultural significance of natural hair. The spiral form echoes the curls of natural hair—an enduring symbol of identity, pride, and personal boundaries.
The design also draws inspiration from the gold coil jewelry worn by Ndebele women of South Africa, translating ceremonial adornment into a modern sculptural statement.
Hand-sculpted in polymer clay and finished in luminous gold, these earrings create a lightweight yet powerful expression of heritage and self-ownership.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, gold-plated hardware
Dimensions: 4 inches long, 0.75 inches wide
Finish: Glossy gold sculptural texture
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Miller
Home Earrings — Geometry of Belonging
WEARABLE STATEMENT
Inspired by West African architecture and adornment, the Home Earrings translate cultural symbolism into a modern sculptural form. Three stacked triangles echo jewelry associated with the Tuareg of Mali, where triangular shapes often represent protection and feminine presence.
The black-and-white striping references the painted homes of Burkina Faso, where women decorate exterior walls with bold geometric patterns that signal identity, family, and belonging.
A quiet tribute to home as a space shaped by women—builders of culture, memory, and heritage.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, resin detailing, gold-plated hardware
Dimensions: 3" Length
Finish: Glossy sculptural texture with hand-painted striping
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Miller
MIDI Fulani Hoops— Renewed Heritage
LIGHTWEIGHT
A refined interpretation of the iconic Fulani hoop, the MIDI Fulani Earrings offer the same sculptural elegance in a more versatile size. Inspired by the jewelry traditions of Fulani women across West Africa, the design honors a form long associated with beauty, cultural pride, and feminine strength.
Hand-sculpted in polymer clay and finished with subtle metallic accents, these earrings balance heritage symbolism with modern wearability.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, gold-plated hardware
Dimensions: 2" Length
Finish: Glossy resin sculptural texture with metallic highlights
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Miller
Lamu — A Study on Fauna
Bold and sculptural, the Lamu Earrings are inspired by the African Sea Star along Kenya’s Swahili Coast. Each form echoes the starfish’s natural geometry, celebrating grace, movement, and coastal elegance.
Rendered in majestic yellow, a hue symbolizing wealth, vitality, and joy in African culture, these earrings are statement-making, artful, and luminous.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, metallic finish accents
Dimensions: 3.5" × 3.5"
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Miller
African Orchid Earrings — Textile Form Study
LIGHTWEIGHT
Delicate as a flower, grounded like the earth. African Orchid Earrings are a sculptural homage to nature and ancestral craft. Inspired by the tactile richness of African jute fabrics, each layered petal flows with motion, capturing softness, strength, and heritage in a single statement.
Hand-sculpted in polymer clay and finished with luminous resin accents, these earrings are lightweight, bold, and utterly artful. A botanical story you wear.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, resin finish accents
Dimensions: 2.5" H × 2" W
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Miller
Obaa— Woven Intepretations
Named after the Twi word for “woman” in Ghana, Obaa celebrates natural femininity through sculptural circular forms that elegantly frame the face.
Inspired by black-and-white handwoven baskets from Ethiopia and across Africa, these hoops reinterpret traditional motifs through a contemporary, sculptural lens.
Materials: Hand-sculpted polymer clay, gold-plated hardware
Dimensions: 2.5" diameter
Finish:Length 2.65 inches X Width 2.0 inches
Origin: Washington, D.C., handcrafted by Ebonie Jones
THE INTENTION
Sculptural Construction
Lightweight Presence
Cultural Reference, Not Replication
Limited Studio Release
