Pawn Jewelry- Navajo dangle earrings w/ Hogan image

Navajo handcrafted dangle earrings.They feature a unique design of tradional Navajo rug patterns with a Hogan in the center. All the designs are either stamped or etched into the silver.The rectangular shape hangs on a silver wire.They are light weight and easy to wear.

 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: 5/8" across & 1-5/8" high