Pawn jewelry- Zuni 1/2 hoop tapered earrings

Zuni handcrafted earrings. These unique earrings feature a tapered 1/2 hoop design with inlayed turquoise throughout. Nicely detailed and easy ot wear, these are beautuiful 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: Zuni

Time period: current 

Overall measurements : 3/8" x 1"