Navajo made Sterling Silver Loop Earrings [SOLD]

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Jeweler Once Known
  • Category: Earrings
  • Origin: Diné of the Navajo Nation
  • Medium: sterling silver
  • Size: 1-1/2” long x 5/8” loop diameter
  • Item # C3695D
  • SOLD

Earrings of silver loops and silver balls are one of the oldest style made and worn by Navajo men.  Curtis photographs of Navajo men documented their use.  Generally they were comprised of one look and one silver ball.  This set, however, is more elaborate.

 

Recommended Reading: Navajo and Pueblo Earrings 1850-1945 by Robert Bauver.  This book is currently not available from Adobe Gallery

Condition: Original condition

Jeweler Once Known
  • Category: Earrings
  • Origin: Diné of the Navajo Nation
  • Medium: sterling silver
  • Size: 1-1/2” long x 5/8” loop diameter
  • Item # C3695D
  • SOLD

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