Copper earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Copper stud earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet. Each earring is made from a sheet of copper that has been cut, shaped and textured into a swirling cloud motif. Each earring has a different silver metal backing: One (a) is made of sterling silver and stamped with [STERLING] and the other (b) is made of an iron alloy with no markings.

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