Vintage/NEW S/S Turquoise/Multi-stone Earrings; Harrison Jim, Navajo

Description

Unusual turquoise earrings with silver and multi-stone embellishments by Harrison Jim, Navajo. The pierced/post earrings are approximately 1 1 /2" x 5/8" and weigh approximately 15 grams. The earrings are in a "half-moon" shape with 5 small round stones at the top (malachite, lapis, pink coral, turquoise and red coral). They have sterling wire, beading and embellishments and are signed by the artist. The turquoise has a greenish cast and bronze/coppery markings in the stone.
Harrison Jim is often confused with Jim Harrison. Both are outstanding Navajo artists but with very different styles. Harrison Jim (signed H. Jim, a hallmark he started using in 1976) is an award winning artist who learned his art as a high school student and was influenced and inspired by his grandmother's weavings and silversmithing and artists such as McKee Platero and Tommy Jackson who he worked for early in his career. His style is meticulous and incorporates both traditional and contemporary elements.
We purchased these earrings new for gallery inventory in 1993 and they have been in our safe since that time. Please examine carefully and let us know if you have any questions or need further information/photos.  Please visit our store for 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 only by UPS to street addresses only. No PO boxes, please. Payment must be received within 5 days of sale or item may be relisted.