Pawn Jewelry- Navajo bear paw earrings w/ black onyx

Navajo crafted post earrings.They feature a common image of a bear paw in a cut out design. A simple round black onyx stone sets in the middle of the raised setting. 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 & black onyx

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1" x 1"