Description: This is an amazing vintage Navajo pair of silver earrings. These earrings are in the shape of silver buttons that measure around 23mm in diameter. The silver works on the earrings include stunning star and flower patterns. Sterling silver. Cir. Late 20th century made by Glenn & Irene Sandoval Navajo The earrings weigh around 9.5 grams. The Navajo (Din) Nation covers over 27,000 square miles in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. It is the second largest Indigenous tribe in the United States with over 300,000 tribal members. The Din have been rooted in the Southwest for over a thousand years. They are an Athabascan people, having ancient ancestors who originally migrated over the Bering Strait from Asia. Silversmithing and Rug Weaving are extremely important traditions to Navajo culture. The Navajos were the first tribe in the Southwest to learn silversmithing techniques in the late 1800s. Squash Blossom Necklaces and Concha Belts are the most iconic forms Navajo silversmithing. Navajo artistry blends both traditional techniques and modern influences, showcasing the unique heritage and creativity of the Din.
Price: 195 USD
Location: Salinas, California
End Time: 2025-02-02T06:01:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: southwestern
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Artisan: gleen and irene
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
Handmade: Yes
