Dublin Core
Title
Zuni Sun Face Earrings
Object
Earrings
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Zuni
Brief Description
Zuni multicolored tiered earrings with various stones depicting the sun face symbol.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
7.5 cm L
Dimension 2
2.5 cm W
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver) Stone (coral, turquoise, jet, mother of pearl)
Construction
The earrings were cast, hammered, bent, and soldered.
Decoration
Channel inlay (jet, coral, turquoise, mother of pearl), Polished, Granulation, Filigree
Maker
Roger and Lela Cellicion
Maker Culture
Zuni
Condition
The earrings are in very good condition with some tarnish on the silver and a few small chips in the stones.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-077
Set With
MM485-076, MM485-077, MM485-078, MM485-079
State
New Mexico
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: On the back of each earring "R.L.C" is inscribed, denoting these earrings were made by Roger and Lela Cellicion.
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: