Navajo handcrafted post earrings. They feature a curved triangle shape with a cluster of 4 stones per earring. The unique shape allows them to lay perfectly on the ear. They have a medium weight and are easy to wear.A tradtional design for a Navajo earring.
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
Overall measurements of the mounting: 1" with a 1/8" to a 3/4" taper (all measurements are approximate)