Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1495A,B | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Earrings | |
| Culture | Zuni Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | McKinley | |
| Other Geographic Data | Zuni Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver; Turquoise | |
| Description | Pair of earrings for pierced ears; Each earring is comprised of a small round turquoise stone in plain bezel within a circle of 8 similarly sized turquoise stones in plain bezels, all on a silver ring backing; All turquoise stones are hand-ground; Hinged silver hook is soldered onto reverse and its end fits into a small domed silver raindrop above one of the turquoise settings; Earrings are not signed. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.9, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 3.9 | |