Vintage Diné of the Navajo Nation Pair of Silver and Turquoise Earrings [SOLD]
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- Category: Earrings
- Origin: Diné of the Navajo Nation
- Medium: silver, turquoise
- Size: 3” long x 1” widest
- Item # C4643.35 SOLD
This elegant pair of vintage Diné of the Navajo Nation turquoise earrings was created on a flat silver sheet as a backing. Two silver buttons were pressed from the back to a raised position on the front. Additional stamping includes two pairs of arrows-facing up and down on either side of the lower turquoise cabochon. These earrings are lightweight and made for pierced ears.
Additionally, five silver dangles are suspended from the bottom of the silver. Each earring has two beautiful green turquoise cabs. The earpiece is stamped in the design of a traditional button. The unknown Diné silversmith created an amazing pair of earrings that are timeless and very recognizable and honored in today's fashion world.
Condition: very good condition
Provenance: this Vintage Diné of the Navajo Nation Pair of Silver and Turquoise Earrings are from a private collection
Recommended Reading: Navajo and Pueblo Earrings 1850-1945 - Collected by Robert V. Gallegos by Robert Bauver
- Category: Earrings
- Origin: Diné of the Navajo Nation
- Medium: silver, turquoise
- Size: 3” long x 1” widest
- Item # C4643.35 SOLD
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