PAIR Silver Ladderback Three-Tier Turquoise Earrings

This breathtaking pair of Zuni Pueblo ladderback earrings, a veritable cascade of vibrant color and intricate silverwork, representing the pinnacle of Native American artistry. Their captivating three-tiered design ascends with graceful symmetry. The first tier presents a harmonious duet of deep blue-green turquoise, each gem cradled in a sleek silver bezel. Descending to the second tier, a trio of these mesmerizing stones adds depth and rhythm. Finally, the third tier culminates in a quartet of these richly hued treasures. The delicate silver framework, meticulously adorned with fine stamping, serves as an elegant counterpoint to the intense beauty of the turquoise, creating a wearable sculpture that speaks volumes of Zuni silversmithing mastery.

This pair of Zuni Pueblo earrings is fashioned for pierced ears.

Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this PAIR Silver Ladderback Three-Tier Turquoise Earrings is from a client of Adobe Gallery

Recommended Reading: Navajo and Pueblo Earrings 1850-1945 - Collected by Robert V. Gallegos by Robert Bauver, The Rio Grande Press

TAGS: Zuni Pueblo, Southwest Indian Jewelry