Description
These beautiful sterling silver and inlay pierced (post) earrings were hand-crafted by Richard for The American West Boutique c1995 and have been in our vault, never worn. They are approximately 2.75" long and .75" at their widest point with a total weight of 19.5 grams. The triangular tops are meticulously inlaid with Sleeping Beauty turquoise, coral and shell, three of the four sacred mountain colors. The dangles are a overlaid onto a reticulated background that depicts thunderbolts, representative of strength and liberating life. Realistically priced to sell. Please contact us with any questions. Richard Tsosie is a renowned Native American/Navajo artist. His work is highly collectible and spiritual and is featured in prestigious galleries, museums and books. Many sellers mistakenly describe Richard's work as "tufa cast" when it is in fact, overlay. In the 1980's Richard "accidently discovered" a process called "reticulation" which he created when he noticed that silver filings were fusing to create a unique finish that contrasts with the polished gold and silver metals and stones and which has become a hallmark of his work. Richard uses the highest quality of stones (meticulous inlay, nuggets and cabochons) including Nevada Blue, Spiderweb, Kingman, Morenci, Bisbee, Sleeping Beauty and other high quality natural turquoise, as well as lapis, jet, shell, coral, malachite, sugalite, lapis, petrified ivory and precious and semi-precious stones such as ruby, diamond, cultured pearls, garnet, amethyst and peridot. His work most often depicts symbols of his native culture and often reflects the colors and stones of the four sacred mountains of the Navajo Nation (jet, shell, coral and turquoise) and which enable people to live in harmony with their Creator and nature. Please watch for our store and more exciting contemporary and traditional Native American pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations. American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots, leather and suede and apparel. Shipped to Continental US by UPS to street addresses only. If payment is not made within 5 days, item may be relisted. Thank you!
