Pawn Jewelry- Navajo large cluster turquoise earrings

Navajo handcrafted post earrings by artist Chris Charley (stamped C.Charley) The earrings are large and feature 4 turquoise stones per earring.Heavy gauge silver is used with deep stamping and twist wire for the mounting. Very traditionally styled.These are large and heavy earrings. 

It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in the Navajo culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

measurements: 1-1/2" x 1-1/4"