Kiowa Peyote Rattle Earrings c.1940’s

These Kiowa Peyote Rattle Earrings are rather special. The peyote rattle was played during Native American Church ceremonies, which combine Native and Christian beliefs. The Plains Indian jewellery was never made for tender, only for ceremonial purposes.

IAJ-3635
KIOWA PEYOTE RATTLE
Circa 1940-50
Full length 3 7/8″ (9.8cm)
Width widest point 3/8″ (1cm)
Weight of each earring 3 12 grams
Materials – GERMAN SILVER
At some point the hook has been converted to silver
Hallmarked -T
The waterbird image is stamped onto the rattle.

$ 595.00 (USD)

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