Description: From the Navajo Nation we bring you this vintage pair of Peyote or Water Bird earrings, done in a round shape and crafted of sterling silver with inlaid turquoise chips within the Birds. Each hoop is attached to a wire that has a sterling half bead for added interest and both are 2 inches in length inclusive of the wire and 1 1/8 inches in diameter. They are in very good vintage condition and although unmarked the earrings have tested for sterling. These rare but well-known Navajo designed earrings depict the Peyote Water Bird. What is the significance of the peyote water bird, you may ask? As the quintessential water bird, the Navajo belief is that it isa symbol of life, a messenger, and very important in ceremonial healing practices. The Water Bird design, which was a Plains Indian motif celebrating the rain that gave life, the rivers that carried the water, and the process of renewal, has been associated with the Native American Church since the early 1900s. Vintage Sterling Navajo Peyote Bird Dangle Earrings with Inlaid Turquoise Chips, Peyote Water Bird, Native American Jewelry, Spirit Animal. The area where these earrings evolved is most likely Mexico which is part of Navajo Nation which includes The Four Corners region ofColorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Wear these earrings with pride and know they are much more than just a pair of earrings. Enjoy.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Hiram, Maine
End Time: 2024-09-04T14:59:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Shape: Round
Closure: Kidney type closure with additional silver for design
Occasion: All Occasion
Main Stone Color: Turquoise
Metal: Sterling Silver
Item Length: One Inch Round
Main Stone: Turquoise
Ear Area: Lobe
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone Treatment: Unknown
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone Shape: Chip
Style: Dangle/Drop, Hoop
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Unit Quantity: One Pair
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Color: Turquoise
Material: Stone
Brand: Peyote Bird
Setting Style: Inlaid turquoise to create the Peyote Bird mosaic
Type: Earrings
Metal Purity: 92.5% Pure Silver, 7.5% Copper which makes it Sterling Silver
Era: 1970's
Theme: Birds
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Country of Origin: United States
