Description: NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO STERLING SILVER & COPPER MONEY CLIP BY SYLVANA APACHE Take this money clip home for a wonderfully hand crafted accessory that show cases the craftsmanship of Navajo silversmithing. Sterling silver with a traditional hand stamped design, by Sylvana Apache. Backed with a nickle clip for stronger grip and durability. Weighs 34 grams. Signed 1 1/16” wide x 2 1/8” tall Artist card included The Navajos began working with silver in the 19th century, and began making things like buckles, bridles, buttons, rings, canteens, hollow beads, earrings, crescent-shaped pendants (called “najas”), bracelets, crosses, powder chargers, tobacco canteens, and conchos (for belts). Their silversmithing skills has evolved and changed throughout the years, and in about 1880 Navajo silversmiths started to set turquoise in their silver work. Traditionally, Navajo artists worked with jewelry techniques like repousee and stamp work, but today they explored in other Native American jewelry making techniques like Zuni inlay work and Hopi overlay work. Native American Jewelry
Price: 59.4 USD
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-10-04T02:30:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: 10%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Navajo
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Artisan: SYLVANA APACHE
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Native American: US
