Pawn Jewelry- Zuni needle point post earrings

Navajo handcrafted post earrings by unknown Zuni artist. Very traditionally styled, these are large and heavy earrings. Each one has 16 elongated turquosie stones per.If your looking to make a statement then these may be for you. Nicely detailed and perfectly priced for such a large 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 (stabilized)

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current 

measurements: 1-1/8" x 1-3/8"