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Jewelry: Pins

Some of the most delicate silverwork done by Indian silversmiths is shown in their pins. Many were made for personal and family wear, and show the high quality of materials and workmanship that characterizes such pieces.

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Finely made silver pin in the shape of a cotton boll by Kenneth Begay (hallmarked), c. 1955. Begay produced a number of cotton-themed items as part of a special order for a cotton growers' meeting in Phoenix sometime in the 1950s. Lovely detailing. 1 3/4" x 2 1/8". $995 (PI TD/12) Inquire/Order

Zuni mosaic inlay butterfly pin with a round head and very unusual wings, c. 1930s. An extremely well-formed butterfly, with very fine inlay work. 2 1/8" x 2 1/2". $1800 (PI TDM/2) Inquire/Order

Navajo pin with a beautiful triangular turquoise, c. 1940. Very clean stampwork, and an attractive shape. One of the nicest stamped pins we have seen. 1 3/16" x 2". $495 (PI 2931) Inquire/Order

A sweet little Navajo pin with stamped wings and a very nice green turquoise, c. 1925-30. 2" wide. $195 (PI 2919) Inquire/Order Large Navajo butterfly pin with very nice stampwork, c. 1940. 2 1/4" x 2 3/4". SOLD (PI 2947) Inquire/Order

Pin made from a lovely Navajo button from the Evetts collection, c. 1930. Excellent repousse designs around a light green central turquoise. 1 1/4" diameter. $125 (PI JE/04) Inquire/Order

Zuni Rainbow Man mosaic inlay pin by Leo Poblano, c. 1940. A perfect example of Poblano's inlay mastery. 2 3/8" x 1 1/2". $2500 (PI JB/1) Inquire/Order Small but exquisite Zuni pendant in the form of a Longhorn Kachina, c. 1940. Outstanding raised mosaic inlay, possibly the work of Leo Poblano. 1" x 1 1/8". $395 (PI 2889) Inquire/Order

Large Navajo butterfly pin with 3 turquoise, c. 1935. A very nice abstract butterfly design with excellent turquoise. Can also be worn as a pendant. 2 1/4" x 2 3/8". $595 (PI 2926) Inquire/Order

Navajo cluster pin with 9 large pieces of lovely turquoise, c. 1940. At one point was a dress ornament, and retains a loop that could be used to make the piece a pendant. Ex-Jay Evetts collection. 2 3/4" x 1 3/4". $695 (PI JE/01) Inquire/Order Modern-looking Navajo pin by Kenneth Begay (hallmarked), c. 1950. One of his more interesting pieces from his White Hogan days. 2 9/16" long. $750 (PI 2937) Inquire/OrderNavajo lapel pin with four very fine #8 turquoise, c. 1945. Extremely good turquoise, with fine spiderweb matrix. 1 3/4" x 1 1/8". $195 (PI 2921) Inquire/Order

 

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