Pawn Jewelry- Navajo extra large dome earrings

Navajo handcrafted extra large 1/2 bead post earrings.They feature two pieces of silver soldered together to form a large dome. Silver post and backing. They have a medium weight. 

 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: 1-1/4" across with a depth of 3/8"  (all measurements are approximate)