Liquid Silver Earrings
Nameearring
DateUnknown
Mediumsilver, monofilament
Dimensions13/16 × 2 7/16 in. (2 × 6.3 cm) flat dimensions
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureSouthwestern Indian | Keres | Kewa
MarkingsStamped "sterling" and stylized image of sunset.
Object numberA2019-2-48A, B
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionProbably hand fabricated pair of liquid silver earrings; flat ribbons of silver are formed into tubes and then cut; multiple tubes then strung on monofilament, creating flexible strands of shimmering silver looking like solid strands of liquid silver; multiple strands looped and ends drawn into short silver cones with "sterling" and stamped sunset, ending with wire loop attached to French hook. This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
1998
Unknown
c. 1960-1979
2019
Unknown
1970s-1980s