Zuni red coral dangle earrings-Pawn Jewelry

Zuni handcrafted dangle earrings. These unique earrings feature a silver swirl shape wiht 4 pieces of coral. Even the top post of the earrings have a round piece of coral inlayed in them. They are light weight and easy to wear. They have a silver post.

 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 and coral

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current 

Overall measurements : 1-1/4" x 1/4"