Description
Navajo artist E. Clark crafted these large earrings to depict the Native American god Kokopelli dancing and playing his flute. The classic native sterling silver overlay style gives the earrings a bit of dimension and depth. A fantastic pair of southwestern earrings to add to your silver collection!
Kokopelli is a deity of the American Southwest and is a fertility god for numerous Native American tribes. Often depicted as a flute-playing hunchback, Kokopelli is the god of agriculture, childbirth, and musical spirit. Kokopelli travels from tribe to tribe, seducing with his flute and impregnating young women. Known as a trickster god, Kokopelli – as a symbol – is 3000 years old and dates back to the ancient Anasazi. Petroglyphs of him still cover the Southwest, and over the years, Kokopelli has become a symbol for the region.
The earrings are in very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. The surface of the silver has areas of a dark patina that can be polished upon request. The black patina in the recessed regions is part of the design, and there are light signs of wear on the silver surface. The earring backs are replacements, and the earrings are stamped E. CLARK STERLING.
The earrings measure 1-1/2″ tall and 7/8″ wide, and they weigh 12.87 grams. The box is for display only.
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