Bone Earrings

Bone Earrings

Carved bone earrings by Klamath River artist Vivien Hailstone. Carved bone in a zig zag shape, with three points along the zig zag edges, and three holes in the middle of the bone. The end of the earrings curve inward, similar to the shape of a spoon or ladle. Metal ring and hook at the top of each earring to allow one to wear them.
  • Object: Bone Earrings
  • Artist: Vivien Hailstone
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 2" L x 0.75" W
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Hupa, Karuk, Yurok
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Sharon Koch
  • Catalog #: 118.102