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xWhite mother of pearl shell is the show stopper of this inlay pendant. The shell is accented with turquoise, coral, and onyx in this classic Navajo stone combination. The stones are set in sterling silver.
Nation: Navajo
Measurements: ~2" tall x 1-1/4" wide
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.
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