Peyote Earring

59-14-54B

From: United States of America | Oklahoma | Anadarko

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 59-14-54B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kiowa
Provenience United States of America | Oklahoma | Anadarko
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Creator George Silverhorn
Section American
Materials Silver
Iconography Peyote Ceremony
Description

A silver piece with incised designs for pierced ears. The earring is triangular with the top cut off. Attached to the bottom are three conical shaped objects. The conical objects are hollow and are attached to the triangular section by small loops. The part that goes through the ear is the usual pierced earring loop, which may be detached from the earring. Made by George Silverhorn.

Length 7 cm
Width 1 cm
Credit Line Exchange with Denver Art Museum, 1959
Other Number JK-49-P - Old Museum Number

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