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Sterling Silver Sunface and Feather Earrings by Navajo Silversmith Nelson Morgan

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The earrings are 2-3/8" long (with feather) and 1” wide (the Sunface). About the artist: Nelson Morgan Born in 1962, Navajo silversmith Nelson Morgan learned the art of silversmithing from his parents, David and Dorothy Morgan. He has been designing beautiful Navajo overlay jewelry for over 30 years. Nelson is a diverse Navajo silversmith specializing in stone setting and inlay jewelry. He is primarily known for his intricate Kachina designs: Sunface, Mud Head, Eagle, etc. Nelson is one of the most well-known kachina character jewelry artists in the southwest today.
  • Creator:
    Nelson Morgan
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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    Unknown
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  • Seller Location:
    Scottsdale, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3703226014912

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