3305

Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw Pendant set in Silver [186292]

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Jewelry Start Price:120.00 USD Estimated At:240.00 - 450.00 USD
Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw Pendant set in Silver [186292]
SOLD
425.00USDto M*****e+ buyer's premium (106.25)
This item SOLD at 2024 Aug 24 @ 14:14UTC-7 : PDT/MST
UNCLAIMED MERCHANDISE: In the event that a successful bidder has paid in full for their merchandise but fails to settle outstanding shipping invoices or make arrangements for merchandise pickup within 60 days, HWAC reserves the right to declare the merchandise forfeited. This forfeiture will result in the merchandise becoming the property of HWAC and the successful bidder shall have no claim to or rights over the forfeited merchandise.
1.5 x 2.25", signed on back JH with a human caricature underneath. We were unable to find this pairing together in various jewelry databases. Possibly John Hartman. Fine blue-green turquoise with brown matrix. Red coral, bear claw. Typical 8 petal flower in silverwork. Frank Lewton Collection.
The small silver flower that adorns this piece, and so many of the Navajo silver pieces, particularly the rings, is a Desert Zinnia, a symbol of wisdom, a sacred medicine flower. In Navajo legend, the yellow zinnia were sent by the "changing woman" to help Navajo children to spark intellect. [] [] [] [] []