Antique Horn Bone Bib Necklace Native American Chief?

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1920: item #318615
T 920

Acquired along with other c 1900 Folk like Tribal Necklaces this Round Cut Disc & strip Horn Bone knotted with original 'organic smelling' when burned, intact twine, sinew or other old materials w possibly natural faded dyes. Approx 24", 1" cross cuts & graduating 3/4 to 2 1/4" strips. Plenty of shiny patina indicating many decades of age!
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Vintage Adjustable Woven Elephant Hair Ivory Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic Pre 1950: item #318592
T 919

Sold. Very Vintage Mellowed Yellowed w age Ivory and Woven Elephant (tested) Hair Adjustable Wrist or Ankle Bangle Bracelet as it adjusts from 7 1/4 to 10 3/4" inside. Back in the late 60's & early 70's at College gift stores, one could purchase woven sterling silver adjustable ones also called "Elephant Hair Bracelets" w pachyderm charms. This one is Old! Sold - no price - no info available.

Mexico Massive Malachite Carved Mask Face Pendant

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic Pre 1970: item #309351
T 849

Not much under 4" and not much under 4.5 Oz, makes this carved malachite Face Pendant truly special.

Signed 900 Silver Peru Pin Man Plays Flute Serpent Idol

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic Pre 1960: item #286580
T 750

Incredibly detailed heavy Pin Brooch depicting a Peruvian Native South American Indian in folk costume wearing a large flat hat and playing a flute while sitting on steps. In the background a Large Urn and around the frame holding this 'picture', are four serpents. Undoubtedly a lost wax method of creating this piece that weighs 1.1 Ounce of 900 silver, reminding one of the detail often found in Victorian Picture Buttons. Several Marks: Peru, 900 something Peruviana and 2 scrolled R's inside ... Click for details

Holy Land Sterling Silver Ring Aqua Ceramic Scarab

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Far Eastern Pre 1970: item #285433
T 747

Interesting ring marked Sterling and other undecipheral markings from the Holy Land. Very intricate showing a well carved glazed ceramic scarab. Even the shank is decorated all the way around.

Unmarked Unsigned Early Native American Silver Pin Man

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1940: item #271084
T 692

Sold. Like most Early Bench Made Native American pieces this little man is not marked, yet tests at least 90% Silver for the Native American Studies Devotee. Reminds one of the Petroglyphs found west of Albuquerque. Nice heft at ~8-9 Grams and has an unusual pin stem hinge ring and a nice working safety clasp. Left unpolished as found but will hand cloth polish at no fee. 2.25" X 1"+.
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Sterling Silver Mexican Bracelet Cuff with Maker's Mark

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #269887
T 685

Sterling Cuff Bracelet without Stones and chased engraved designs marked: Hecho en Mexico DF 925 around "MA" or "MR" and marked "sterling" in another place. 5 3/4" Plus the flexible opening of 3/4" which is reinforced inside with silver piece. Just under 1" at widest tapering to 3/8" wide. 1/2 Ounce or 16 Grams. Nice pre-owned unpolished condition.
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Native American Sterling Cuff Bracelet Picture Jasper

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1960: item #266781
T 658

Sold. Vintage Bracelet Cuff marked Sterling made by a Native American Silversmith of the Southwest with Twisted Sterling and a Large Picture Jasper Cabochon size 25mm X 40mm or ~ 1.5" X 1" weighing a total of .7 Oz or 21 Grams. The inside measures 6 1/2" including the slightly flexible opening of 1 1/8". In very nice, unpolished, pre-owned condition.
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Marked Sterling Double Sided Cufflinks Siam Niello Cuff

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Far Eastern Pre 1940: item #265138
T 647

Sweet Double Sided Niello Cufflinks marked Sterling in back of each of the four pieces. 2mm thick and in very nice condition with perfect enamel. Size: 10 X 20mm. PS: Sorry about standing one dancing lady on her head...
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ZUNI FOUR ROW RECTANGULAR TURQUOISE CUFF

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1960: item #260763
1404

This exceptional Zuni cuff dates to the 40s/50s, and consists of four rows of high grade, hand cut turquoise, fifty-two in all, set in serrated bezels, on a split band silver bracelet, with fine stamping. It bears the initials EA, which I have not been able to identify. 5 3/4" with a 1 1/4" opening; 2" wide. Excellent condition.