Hopi Silver and Turquoise Overlay Earrings

Nameearring

Date1940-1970

Mediumsilver, turquoise

DimensionsDimensions for (A) width and length 1 × 1 5/16 in. (2.6 × 3.4 cm); dimensionsfor (B) length 3.3 cm x width 2.6 cm.

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureHopi

MarkingsSterling stamped on reverse

Object numberA2019-2-51A, B

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand fabricated earrings; pendants in shape of pottery vessel; thin concave pendant on reverse and convex on obverse; overlay design, with oxidized background; upper decorated area has four elongated stylized feathers extending from one lower corner; below this design is a unusual linear pattern with short curved lines above and below an extended line. These pendants are attached to screw on findings on small ring, with a small oval bright blue turquoise cabochon set in serrated bezel between pendant and finding.

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