Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Turquoise Earrings
Object
Earrings
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
Circular silver Navajo earrings with turquoise inlay.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
3.7 cm L
Dimension 2
2.3 cm W
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (sterling silver), Stone (turquoise)
Construction
The earrings were cast, hammered, and soldered.
Decoration
Inlay (turquoise), Polished
Maker
Abel Toledo
Maker Culture
Navajo
Condition
Excellent condition with no issues.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-020
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: The back of the earrings have "AT" stamped on it. Based on the consulted website, I believe the maker to be Abel Toledo, a skilled Navajo silversmith.
Cataloging: Consulted References
http://www.art.-amerindien.com/hallmarks/a-indian-native-american-jewelry-marks
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: