The perfect pin....sterling silver butterfly is hand tooled with sunrises. Twisted silver antennae and sawtooth bezel set turquoise gemstone with repoussed (bumpouts) wings, its a very well made John Yazzie brooch. Appx size 2"x 1 3/4"
"Birds Eye" is the name of this one of a kind piece made by Henry Rosetta of Santo Domingo Pueblo. The silver element is tufa cast. These castings are hand-carved out of a type of sandstone, then molten silver is poured into the mold. Once the silver has cooled, the tufa is broken away never to be used again. This piece has the characteristic pebbly ground and a shadowbox oxidized backing. Looks fantastic on the arm, solid but not clunky. Turquoise gem has greenish overtones appears to ...click for details
Versatile matched set of early Zuni petite point turquoise pins. These are impressive; fine symmetry and silver work, the choice old stones and the favored wheel design make this set exceptional. Unsigned and gtd silver. Approx. 1 1/4" diameter.
Zuni silversmith Josie Owaleon is well known for her intricate needlepoint work. Her pieces have been retailed thru the notable Heard Museum store. This is an earlier piece, a three part necklace that is set with deep burnt orange natural coral needles. Its sterling silver, fully signed as shown. Measures about 18" end to end. Center plaque measures approx 2 1/4" and is 1 1/8" wide including silver drops. No damage, great patina from a highly collectible artist. Signed Josie and G ...click for details
Friendly "Old Pawn" look to this beautifully handcrafted silver by JM Begay, a Navajo smith from Lukachukai, Arizona. Sawtooth bezel set natural turqoise is turning that deep shade of blue/green that goes great with tanned skin. Face of ring is 1 1/8" tall and size 6 presently, circa 1970s.
Fine old Navajo pin from the 40s. This is a heavy gauge and skillfully made piece with gem quality turquoise apparently of the Pilot Mountain mine. Measures appx. 2 1/4" and unused condition, great patina left untouched and its unsigned of course but tested sterling gtd.
Elegant strand of blue/green raw natural turquoise chunks drilled and strung with heishi beads. These are finished with sterling hook and eye. Unsigned and about 28" end to end. Largest gem measures about 1 1/8" across down to 1/8". Estimate circa 1960s.
This exceptional design employs use of rounded inlay not flat as you often see in these early Zuni pieces. This brooch is unmarked sterling silver. Knifewing has a 1 3/4" Wingspan and is 1 5/8" tall. Turquoise, spondylus shell (also known as spiny oyster), black onyx and mother of pearl. All items are gauranteed as described.
Chunky turquoise nuggets strung with coral chunks and shell heishi between. Turquoise and coral are representative of the Sky and Earth in Native American culture. This necklace is in fine condition, and strung on wheat colored cording for comfort and a natural look. Upper portion measures about 26" (13" as worn) Plus additional 4 1/2" drop of beads at the end.
Classic concho shape handmade Navajo earrings set with highly polished royston mine turquoise thats a deep blue/green. These are bezel set with twisted wire and raindrop details all hand worked. Fred Harvey Route 66 era earrings are usually screwback style like these. Beautiful condition. Royston mine produced stone of great depth of color that stands the test of time. 7/8" x 5/8". Circa 1940s. Sterling Silver
