Pawn Jewelry-Navajo storyteller earrings

Navajo handcrafted concho earrings. Made of solid sterling silver these unique post earrings feature a traditonal pattern of the life of the Navajo people.They show a mountain scene, a horse drinking water , a Hogan with a rug weaver and 2-sheep in a corn field. .They have a silver post and backing.

 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 

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 3/4" across & 1-1/4" high