Charles Loloma, Single Hopi Gold Dangle Earring with Lone Mountain Turquoise Cabochon and Lapis Beads, c.1985

Item: ZOJ1189C
Material: 18k gold, lone mountain turquoise and lapis
Size: 10 1/2" drop, 7/8" width
Period: Historic
Origin: Hopi Pueblo
Artist: Charles Loloma

A mid to late 20th century modern earring by renowned Hopi Pueblo artist Charles loloma. The single earring is comprised of an 18k gold shield form with a cabochon of Lone Mountain turquoise set in a square tooth bezel at center and two strands of hand rolled lapis lazuli heishi beads hanging from the bottom, with gold cone tips and gold tab dangles. The artist's signature is clearly visible on the reverse. Published: "Loloma, Beauty is His Name," by Martha Hopkins Struever. Pg. 132, fig. 154.

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