Handsome pair of hoop earrings created for the "tourist trade". As such, they embody the early romantic look of that period of our Southwestern history. Even though Navajo-made for an Anglo trade--one can see the Spanish influence present in every detail, right down to the "fleur de lis" hand made stamps !!!
These beauties are wonderfully shaped and work hardened. Their movement is graceful and they are light enough to be very comfortable. From horseback to art museum, office to cocktails these meticulously crafted works of art will always be an appropriate reflection of the wearer's good taste.
Description | Handsome pair of hoop earrings created for the "tourist trade". As such, they embody the early romantic look of that period of our Southwestern history. Even though Navajo-made for an Anglo trade--one can see the Spanish influence present in every detail, right down to the "fleur de lis" hand made stamps !!! These beauties are wonderfully shaped and work hardened. Their movement is graceful and they are light enough to be very comfortable. From horseback to art museum, office to cocktails these meticulously crafted works of art will always be an appropriate reflection of the wearer's good taste. |
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About the Artist | "Dineh or Diné are a Native American people of the Southwestern United States. They are the second largest federally recognized tribe in the United States with over 300,000 enrolled tribal members as of 2015. The Navajo reservation occupies over 27,000 square miles of land in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Navajo language is spoken throughout the reservation with most Navajos speaking English as well." excerpted from Wikipedia
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Culture | American Indian, Navajo |
Medium | Sterling silver |
Troy ounces | .42 troy ounces |
Size | 1 3/4" diameter (round hoops) |
Date of creation | Circa 1940's, ear wires with stamped raindrops from the same time period as the hoops are newly added |
Condition | Excellent |
Provenance | Consigned by an Arizona collector of fine American Indian vintage jewelry cc WH |
Gram weight | 13.0 grams |