Navajo Raindrop Earrings
Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Raindrop Earrings
Object
Earrings
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
Navajo raindrop shaped earrings with a raindrop shaped turquoise stone in the middle.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
2.3 cm L
Dimension 2
1.8 cm W
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (sterling silver), Stone (turquoise)
Construction
The earrings were cast, soldered, and stamped.
Decoration
Inlay (turquoise), Overlay, Polished
Maker
Arnold and Carleena Goodluck
Maker Culture
Navajo
Condition
These earrings are in excellent condition with no issues visible.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-082
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: On the back of the earrings is an engraved shamrock with the letters "AG" in it. This is the maker's mark of Arnold and Carleena Goodluck. The word "sterling" is also stamped on the back of the earring, showing the metal compound.
Cataloging: Consulted References
https://galluptrading.com/collections/navajo-arnold-goodluck
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory:
Citation
“Navajo Raindrop Earrings,” IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Digital Exhibits, accessed April 27, 2024, http://dlib.indiana.edu/omeka/mathers/items/show/905.