Bethlehem Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Dove & Flower Brooch Pin Set

Beautiful set of two hand-carved mother-of-pearl brooches featuring traditional Bethlehem/Holy Land craftsmanship. Each piece is individually carved from natural shell with intricate pierced openwork and wonderful dimensional detail.  • Genuine mother-of-pearl / nacre shell • Traditional Bethlehem carving style • Dove/bird motif surrounded by carved foliage • Dimensional six-petal flower with layered relief design star • Intricate pierced botanical backgrounds • Metal pin-back findings • Likely mid-century to 1970s era • Sold together as a set of two  The dove and floral motifs are characteristic of the long-established mother-of-pearl carving tradition associated with Bethlehem and the surrounding Holy Land region. The flower brooch is particularly dimensional, with raised carved petals layered over the openwork base. star   Natural variations in color, texture and iridescence are inherent to genuine shell. Vintage wear and aging are present, particularly to the metal pin findings. Please review all photos closely for condition and construction details.  A beautiful pair for collectors of Bethlehem mother-of-pearl work, Holy Land souvenirs, carved shell jewelry and vintage artisan jewelry.  Ships within 1–2 business days.