Sonwai, Hopi Asymmetrical 18k Gold Earrings with Inlay

Item: XJ1199C
Material: 18k gold, coral, turquoise, gold, ebony and opal
Size: 13/16" x 3/4" and 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Period: Contemporary
Origin: Hopi Pueblo
Artist: Verma Nequatewa (Sonwai)

a contemporary pair asymmetrical earrings by renowned Hopi artist Sonwai (Verma Nequatewa). Both earrings feature a gold shield from plate, one slightly larger than the other, and set with a shield shaped panel of stone to stone height inlay in turquoise, coral, ebony and opal with thin gold line between. The larger earrings is further adorned by a two prong thin gold wire dangle with two rectangular shaped dangles on each end. The artist's hallmark is clearly visible on the flat dangles.

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