Description
This lot of fifteen Native American handmade jewelry pieces were created by artists of Zuni, Navajo (Diné) and Santo Domingo (Kewa) descent. Due to the nature of a lot, it is a final sale. We are only listing them in a lot because we do not have time to list them individually. Each and every piece is in excellent vintage condition with no damage to the Sterling Silver, jet, turquoise, or shell and are ready to be worn or resold. This lot is great if you want to form the core of a Native American jewelry collection or as a MONEY MAKER. The pieces are as described below:
THERE ARE 15 PIECES HERE FOLKS. (The pair of cuff links, pair of collar stays, and three buttons count sets of one each, for a total of three out of the fifteen pieces.) THIS IS A GREAT COMBINATION OF JEWELRY!!! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!! MANY NAMED PIECES!!
THREE BRACELETS:
Natural green spiderweb turquoise and Sterling Silver bracelet by an unknown Navajo, Dine’, artist. Scribed with “Kaden” and “74” which was probably a former owner. Size: 1-1/8\" wide with an inside of 4-1/4” end to end plus a 1-3/8\" opening Weight: 19 Grams / over 5/8 Ounces;
A Pair (2) of Zuni square snake eye row bracelets. Size: 3/8\" across face 4-5/8\" & 4-1/2” inside circumference plus a 1-1/4\" opening. Weight: 9 Grams / over 1/4 Ounce each. Materials: Sterling Silver and turquoise.
TWO NECKLACES (weight does not count towards total of lot):
Navajo graduated disc spider web turquoise, pin shell heishi, and Sterling Silver Bead Necklace: Length over 30\" (Will fit over your head!). Weight: 323 Grams / over 11-1/4 Ounces. Squaw (Widow) wrapped on string.
Navajo graduated spider web turquoise Heishi and shell bead Necklace: Length over 36\" (Will fit over your head!). Weight: 87 Grams / over 3-1/8 Ounces. Squaw (Widow) wrapped on string.
TWO BUCKLES
Navajo Tufa Cast Buckle. Size: 2-1/4” x 1-3/4” Oval. Suitable for 1-1/4” wide belt. Weight: 28 Grams / over 1 Ounce. Marked: “DJV”;
Navajo Sterling Silver, turquoise coral, mother of pearl, and enamel buckle. Size: 4” x 3” Oval. Weight: 105 Grams / over 3-5/8 Ounces. Suitable for a 1-5/8” wide belt. Marked for Navajo artists “J&E BUCKLE”.
TWO PENDANTS:
Navajo Cross: Sterling Silver and turquoise. Size: 3” x 2”. Weight: 10 Grams / over 3/8 Ounces;
Navajo Thunder Bird: Sterling Silver and turquoise. Size: 1-1/2” x 1”. Weight: 2 Grams / over 1/8 Ounces.
FOUR RINGS
Navajo Delbert Secatero Ring: Size: 8 (easily adjustable) with a large (7/8” x ¾”) blue turquoise stone; Weight - 12 Grams / over 3/8 Ounces, Marked with “Delbert Secatero” inside of a feather and “Sterling\";
Santo Domingo Roderick & Marilyn Tenorio Sterling Silver Ring. Size: 9. Weight – 6 Grams / over 1/4 Ounces;
Two (2) Navajo (Diné) Picture Agate and Sterling Silver Rings: ranging in Sizes: 3-3/4 & 4-1/2; Total weight – 13 Grams / over 1/2 Ounce.
ONE PAIR CUFF LINKS (Counts as one item.)
Pair Zuni Sun God Face Turquoise, Shell, Jet, and Sterling Silver Cuff Links. Size – ¾” x ¾”. Weight (both) -8 Grams/ over 1/4 Ounce. Marked: “Sterling” and “Pat. 2472958” on findings.
ONE PAIR COLLAR STAYS (Counts as one item.)
Pair Navajo Collar Stays: Turquoise and Sterling Silver. Size: 3-1/4” x 2-3/4” “L” shaped. Weight (both) -41 Grams/ over 1-3/8 Ounces.
THREE BUTTONS (Counts as one item.)
Three Old Pawn (3) Navajo buttons: Sterling Silver and turquoise with copper eyelets. Size: 7/8” in diameter around. Weight (total) -4 Grams/ over 1/8 Ounces.
BOLO TIE:
Navajo Bolo Tie: Sterling Silver, turquoise, and braided leather. Size: 2-1/8” x 1-1/2” Slide; 34” Long Thong; 2-1/4” Long Tips. Weight: 28 Grams / over 1 Ounce. Marked: “Sterling”.
Entire Lot Weighs a Total of 307 Grams / over 10-3/4 Ounces (THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE WEIGHT OF THE TWO NECKLACES additional 410 Grams). Great earning potential with named artists or if you are looking at items for yourself, the rest make great gifts or can even be sold so the keepers are free.
Tribe:vvNavajo, Zuni, and Santo DomingoDate:20th CenturyArtisan:See descriptionHallmark:See descriptionMaterials:See descriptionCondition:Excellent condition with approriate wear. NO damage to shells, stones, or silver.Size:See description Weight:See description
Our photos simply do not do our wonderful and RARE jewelry justice so if you are having difficulties deciding please contact us with any questions or for more photos.
On Sep-08-16 at 14:56:14 PDT, seller added the following information:
PLEASE NOTE: The large belt buckle with the chip inlaymay not be sterling silver. In order to make up for that possible mistake, we will be including Item # 262614089750 which is a wonderful vintage STERLING SILVER belt buckle in addition too the existing buckle notinstead of. You can see the details at the link you for understanding.
