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Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2010 School for Advanced Research.

Earrings

Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2010 School for Advanced Research.

Earrings

Date: c. 1950
Artist or Maker: Unknown
Dimensions:
4 cm (1 9/16 in.)
Medium: silver | turquoise
Credit Line: Gift of Henry S. Galbraith.
Place Made:
Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: SAR.1989-7-203A
Not on view
DescriptionAn earring made of turquoise surrounded by a silver bead chain border, with five petit point stone dangles. Scalloped bezel around turquoise with 16-gauge bead wire around turquoise as well. The turquoise used for this earring is natural (not stablized or enhanced). Pierced ear clip backing.
Tribal Collection Review RemarksJim Enote and Octavius Seowtewa during collection review visit Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2011 (Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 7”): The materials used are silver and turquoise (natural). The turquoise is set in scalloped bezels. The settings are surrounded by 16-gauge manufactured half-bead wire. The dangles are not soldered.
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