Pawn Jewelry- Zuni earrings

This traditionally styled earrings are handcrafted by a Zuni artist. They feature a peti point stone design and are set in solid sterling silver. Each earring has 9 turquoise stones. The 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 their culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Zuni 

Time period: current

measurements: 1/2" across