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Navajo Turquoise Earrings

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: