C. Webster Navajo Inlay Pendant

$130.00
Out of stock
SKU
i-na-311
Quick Overview

Finely made inlay pendant including lapis, spiny oyster, turquoise, cultured opal, and onyx in sterling silver.

Nation: Navajo

Artist: Cathy Webster

Measurements: ~1-3/8" long x 1/2" wide

 

More Information

Lapidary and silversmithing is an important way of life for the Navajo people. Starting in the 19th century, a man named Atsidi Sani (1830 –1918) is credited with being the first among his people to learn the fine artistry of jewelry making. Atsidi was taught by a Mexican man named Nakai Tsosi, who also taught the craft to other Navajo members. Unlike Zuni jewelry makers, Navajo artists are a bit more traditional in their style, concentrating on using high quality stones, minimally sculpted and then set into intricate high quality fine sterling silver, as opposed to the inlay work, normally associated with Zuni artists.