Michael Kirk Sterling Silver Feather Hoop Earrings

$175.00

Sculptural sterling silver feathers curve into petite hoops in this signed design by acclaimed Isleta Pueblo/Navajo jeweler Michael Kirk. Fine engraving and a softly preserved patina accentuate the precise feather work for which the artist is especially known.

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Description

Finely engraved sterling silver feathers curve into petite hoops in these signed earrings by acclaimed Native American jeweler Michael Kirk. The sculptural design is light and beautifully balanced, with each feather wrapping gracefully around the earlobe.

Michael Kirk, an artist of Isleta Pueblo and Navajo descent, began his jewelry career in 1971. He is particularly recognized for his precise silverwork and delicately textured leaf and feather designs, making this pair a distinctive and collectible example of his work.

  • Diameter: approximately 7/8 inch (23mm)
  • Drop from the earlobe: approximately 11/16 inch (18mm)
  • Material: sterling silver
  • Closure: posts with butterfly backs
  • Signed: M Kirk and Sterling
  • Handmade in the United States

Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. The earrings are all original and secure, with a slight patina that enhances the finely engraved feather detail. Please see the photographs for the complete condition.

Item No. 9328