about dabanga

I am a self-taught, multi media jewelry artist who likes working with metal, especially copper; before picking up the hammer & torch I worked professionally as a microbiologist at the Faculty of Medicine of the Eduardo Mondlane University in my homeland of Mozambique doing research in endemic cholera and hospital infections.

I use my gift to support many fund raising efforts; especially Autism and Habitat for Humanity.

Women who tell their own story; love odd combinations; thrive on show stopping pieces, and are equal opportunity wearers of the "real" and "fake" are my destination customers.

LIVE ! LOVE ! LAUGH !

My work is a contemporary ethnic synthesis of world cultures. Materials used are copper, brass, SS, or silver tone. Each piece is patinated to give it an ancient look; the colors and pattern variations of the metals are characteristics of this process.

Odd shaped, mishapped, crooked pearls, sea treasures & gemstones are large players in the confection of my pieces; giving them a raw, ancient look & feel.

Earring posts are hypo-allergenic stainless steel or 14K.
Clips are base metal, or gold plated fish hooks and are either SS or 14K gf.
All come with either comfort pads or plugs.

- Custom orders available
- Man makes, man breaks so repairs NO problem.