Silver and Coral Cross Earrings
Artist: Unknown Artist
Size: 1 3/4" drop
SKU
unkjew107
Remarkably fine and detailed sterling silver crosses are highlighted by small rounds of deep red Mediterranean coral. The earrings were most probably made by a Navajo silversmith, perhaps in the past few decades. The earrings are delicate and light, making them a pleasure to own and wear.
$300.00
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Silver and Coral Cross Earrings is available to buy in increments of 1
Unknown Artist
See full biography | See all items by Unknown ArtistPrecious Stones
Turquoise; Precious stones have symbolic implications. For example, turquoise if a "collective term for all the precious stones, wealth, or mixed offerings. Good fortune is attributed to this stone." Both white shell and turquoise are emphasized in Kinaalda?
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Silversmith Work
When and how the Navajo acquired the art of working metals is unknown but there are reasons for supposing that it was introduced among them, or at least more developed and improved upon by them, since the time they have occupied their present country?
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