Pawn Jewelry-Zuni thunderbird dangle earring

Zuni handcrafted dangle earrings. These unique earrings feature the Thunderbird shape.The Thunderbird is a fascinating and significant symbol in Southwestern Native American art and culture, representing a deep connection to the natural world, as well as themes of power, protection, and transformation 

 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 

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1" x 3/4"