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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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A very fine Zuni butterfly pin with turquoise eyes, c. 1940s. Extremely well-done mosaic inlay. 2 5/8" wide. $995 (PI RD/1) 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 A fine and early Zuni mosaic inlay butterfly pin, c. 1930s. Has the larger pieces of stone typical of earlier butterflies. 3" wide. $995 (PI 2965) Inquire/Order

Zuni inlaid Knifewing pin with carved wings, c. 1950. An extremely fine example with excellent workmanship. 3 1/8" x 2 3/4". $695 (PI VH/3) 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 Very pretty Navajo or Pueblo wirework pin with a nice turquoise, c. 1930s. Understated, but quite beautiful. 2" wide. $125 (PI 2958) 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 A very dramatic silver and turquoise flower pin, probably Pueblo made in one of the Santa Fe shops, c. 1950s. Has many of the attributes of a Patania shop piece, but is not hallmarked. Very large (5 5/8" high), and wears quite well. $795 (PI 2928) Inquire/OrderA large and gorgeous Navajo pin with a stunning piece of Blue Gem turquoise and repousse wings, c. 1940. As pretty a pin as we have seen in quite some time. Not hallmarked, but has many construction features found in Fred Peshlakai pieces. 3" wide. SOLD (PI 2966) Inquire/Order

 

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