Comanche, Southern Plains
circa 1900
800 fine silver or higher
Length 2" (5 cm) drop
Provenance: Private collection, Santa Fe, NM
These antique Comanche silver earrings are centered on a cast star form with pendant elements suspended below, a design that combines celestial imagery with the layered movement characteristic of Southern Plains jewelry. The star motif appears across Plains material culture in multiple media and carries both decorative and symbolic resonance within the traditions of Comanche and neighboring peoples. At 2 inches in length, the earrings would have moved with the wearer in a way consistent with the visual and performative function of Plains personal adornment.
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Comanche, Southern Plains
circa 1900
800 fine silver or higher
Length 2" (5 cm) drop
Provenance: Private collection, Santa Fe, NM
These antique Comanche silver earrings are centered on a cast star form with pendant elements suspended below, a design that combines celestial imagery with the layered movement characteristic of Southern Plains jewelry. The star motif appears across Plains material culture in multiple media and carries both decorative and symbolic resonance within the traditions of Comanche and neighboring peoples. At 2 inches in length, the earrings would have moved with the wearer in a way consistent with the visual and performative function of Plains personal adornment.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
