Santo Domingo Inlay Shell Necklace ca. 1940s - 50s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1960: item #732908
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This is an extraordinary inlay piece. I believe it was made for personal wear at the Pueblo, not for resale. It's been in my own collection for years and I'm selling it only because of finances. It always brought compliments when worn by my daughter when we used to set up our weekend booth, and I recall several customers asking to study it more closely. Remember, we live in New Mexico where the clientele is familiar with Santo Domingo work, so it only continued to reinforce to me that this neckl... Click for details

Crossed Arrows-Fred Harvey Era Bracelet

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #732038
BR-533

Slightly larger than was typical of the era with one oval cut, natural Cerillos turquoise stone and incredible stamp work. Unsigned. Navajo made. Measures: 5 1/2" + 1" opening Width: 1"

Fred Harvey Era Bracelet With Natural Stone

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #732035
BR-537

Strong design and one natural Carico Lake turquoise stone of good size on this well executed Fred Harvey bracelet. Nice stamp work all the way through. Unsigned. Navajo made. Sterling silver. Circa 1930's-40's Measures: 5 1/4" + 1" opening Width: 1/2" tapering to 3/8"

Navajo Silver Flower Brooch/Pin w/Dangles ca. 1950s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1960: item #731844
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Here is a very unusual Navajo made sterling silver brooch with clear blue turquoise stones. No hallmark, likely made around the 50s. Brooch is 3 3/8 inches long and 1 5/8 inches wide.

Zuni Indian Sterling Brooch/Pin w/Turquoise 40s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #731842
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This excellent Zuni brooch with natural turquoise stones and hand twisted silver wire was likely made in the 40s. No hallmark, but not unusual for the age. Stones are set into fine saw tooth silver bezels and in perfect condition. Brooch is 2 3/8 inches long and ¾ inches wide. Turquoise stones are 2 mm in diameter.

Zuni Sterling Brooch/Pin w/Turquoise 40s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #731841
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This excellent Zuni brooch with blue turquoise stones was likely made in the 40s. No hallmark, but not unusual for the age. Stones are set into fine saw tooth silver bezels and in perfect condition. Brooch is 2 1/4 inches long and 1 inch wide. Turquoise stones are 3 mm in diameter.

Navajo Silver Necklace with Buttons/Unusual Naja 40s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #731495
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This is a very unusual Navajo made necklace with silver beads, 10 cast buttons and a cast Naja. No hallmark, likely made around the 40s. Necklace is 31 inches long and strung on a chain. Cast buttons are 1 inch in diameter. Naja is 2 1/8 inches long and 2 1/8 inches wide. Weight is 4.45 oz. or 126 grams.

Old Santo Domingo Necklace with Jaclas 1920s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1930: item #731493
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A rare child size Santo Domingo necklace with turquoise, spiny oyster shell and shell “heshe” beads. Attached is a pair of the most beautiful al natural green jaclas with the traditional red glass tubular beads and shell corn beads. This type of necklace has been called the traditional Navajo necklace. It was made and worn first by the Pueblo Indians. They were seldom made by the Navajos, but it has been the most important trade item together with the Jaclas, with the Pueblo Indians of the Rio... Click for details

Navajo Silver Spoon with Rare Stamps Circa 1910

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1920: item #731323
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This highly collectible, museum-quality "Harvey Thunderbird" Navajo spoon is exquisite in every detail. The origin of the T’bird motif is fully explained in Cindra Kline's book: see book page I've photographed. The use of some type of design on the opposite sides of the chest circles, squares, even swastikas, which circa 1900 were considered good luck symbols -- defined Harvey T'birds from other bird and thunderbirds stamps, when it was copyrighted by the Harvey Co. as their symbol in 1909. And... Click for details

Rare Navajo Silver Spoon Austin Wilson 40s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #731318
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This highly collectible, museum-quality Navajo spoon by Austin Wilson, see image for hallmark, is exquisite in every detail. Austin Wilson was active ca. 1930s-50s. For more information on spoons, check out Cindra Kline's award winning book, "Navajo Spoons, Indian Artistry and the Souvenir Trade 1880s - 1940s " published by the Museum of New Mexico Press. I do have a signed copy of her book for sale at Trocadero stock # 305 under collectibles. Please note that the UITA 6 deer sweater pin set,... Click for details