Vintage 1970s E. CLARK Navajo Native American Kokopelli Sterling Silver Large Statement Southwestern Pierced Earrings

Navajo artist E. Clark created these large earrings to portray the Native American god Kokopelli dancing and playing his flute. The traditional native sterling silver overlay style adds dimension and depth to the jewelry. These are an excellent pair of southwestern earrings to enhance 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.

To learn more about the history of Navajo jewelry, read our blog post here.  

The earrings are in very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. The silver's surface 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.