Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1483A,B | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earrings | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Metal: Silver | |
Description | Pair of round dome-shaped earrings, each stamped with 10 teardrop shapes arranged to form star or floral pattern; Silver bar is soldered across back and stainless steel screw-on earring posts are attached to bar; Copper loop on reverse indicates earrings were originally designed as buttons; Earrings are unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 1.6 |