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Navajo Money Clip With a distinctly Art Nouveau look, this is beaten silver, with graceful stamp work and an old oval turquoise stone in the center. 1" wide, 1 3/4" high. Price: $295.00 |
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UITA Boot Pin Boot Pin of United Indians Traders Assoc, Barrejo Pass, NM. Marked "uita 22". Stamped sterling boot pin with a spur of copper and brass overlay as well as a round piece of set turquoise on the shank. Very cute. 1" wide, 1 3/4" long Price: $410.00 |
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Navajo Butterfly Pin Large Navajo pin in the form of a "butterfly" - the hourglass shaped pieces usually used to separate conchos on belts. Beautiful work, with a small milky green stone in the center, this pin has no mark (as the early pieces are usually found). From the Leo Carillo collection, through anecdotal information. 3" long, 1.5" wide. Price: $450.00 |
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Navajo Sandcast Barrette Really unique sandcast Navajo barrette. Center is set with a diamond-shaped turquoise stone with beautiful matrix and is in a unique hand-cut bezel. 2 1/2" long. Price: $375.00 |
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Early Zuni Earrings These delicate earrings were designed to maximize the use of stones and movement. All stone cutting during this time was done using hand powered grinding wheels. The turquoise in these earrings exhibit a combination of shapes and sizes that testify to Zuni lapidary skills. These came out of the Robert V. Gallegos Collection and purchase includes an informative book entitled "Navajo and Pueblo Earrings", by Robert Bauver, in which the earrings are listed and photographed. Price: $3,500.00 |
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Stone Set Hoops The stone set hoops shown here are similar to earlier examples in this volume, the main difference that the bezels are soldered directly to the silver backing. These came out of the Robert V. Gallegos Collection and purchase includes an informative book entitled "Navajo and Pueblo Earrings", by Robert Bauver, in which the earrings are listed and photographed. Price: $3,000.00 |
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Zuni Cuff An interesting piece of Zuni silversmithing. Bracelet has two scalloped pieces, fused together, with each featuring an intricate braiding pattern broken up by small turquoise stones. Would pair beautifully with the Zuni Cuff with small turquoise stones. Price: $250.00 |
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Zuni Kachina Pendant Marked "E. Benally" sterling with olverlayed and stamped detail, coral eyes, and large turquoise stone in center. The chain is hand made sterling. Price: $750.00 |
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Zuni Horsehead Bolo Tie Zuni Horsehead bolo tied with inlaid Mother of Pearl, horn, coral and turquoise on sterling with smaller horseheads dangling off of the sterling tips at the end of tie. Price: $1,250.00 |
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Zuni Horsehead Bolo Tie Zuni Horsehead Bolo,mother of pearl and turquoise. HT.1 3/4 WT.1 1/2 Bolo Tie 38" Price: $435.00 |
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Navajo Bolo Tie Silver Navajo Bolo with stamping and 3 turquoise nuggets set in serrated bezels. Silver is circa 1940's or 50's, but tie is probably later with nickel tips. Price: $375.00 |
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Inlaid Zuni Horse Bolo Tie Beautiful inlaid Zuni bolo tie. The bolo slide is a horse figure with inlaid horn, Mother of Pearl and Turquoise set into sterling. The tie ends are tipped with inlaid horse heads. This is a collectable Leci piece. Price: $1,250.00 |
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Navajo Buckle Set Four piece set with high quality stones, and stampwork. Fits a 3/4" billet. Price: $1,500.00 |
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Zuni 4-Pc. Buckle Beautiful inlaid 4 piece buckle set inlaid with Spiny Oyster, turquoise, onyx, and mother of pearl in sterling. Will fit a 3/4" belt. Price: $1,500.00 |
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Navajo Harvey Buckle Neat rectangular buckle - small, with overlaid Thunderbird and stampwork. An oval Blue Gem turquoise stone is set in the bird. Clamp-style closure for 1930's webbing belt - can have a custom made belt for this buckle. Would fit a 1 1/4" belt. Price: $625.00 |
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Oval Floral Sandcast Buckle An early, Navajo piece with a small turquoise stone set in
the middle of a sandcasted floral design. Beautiful openwork. Price: $590.00 |
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Stamped Navajo Cuff Man's Silver Navajo cuff with very interesting stampwork. Approx 3/4" wide. Price: $735.00 |
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Navajo Hairpins Probably made for Navajo use, these are early style crimped hair pins, with turquoise stones at the ends. All sterling or coin silver, with shell or fan style elements below each stone. The stones are almost certainly No. 8 mine stones, with small brown matrices around light blue stones. Circa 1930 - 1940. 3.5" long. Price: $625.00 |
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Large Sandcast Buckle with 2 Turquoise
Stones Lovely Navajo sand-cast buckle circa 1930. Classic curvilinear design with a square interior, and two stones mounted inside. Fits up to a 1 1/2" belt. Price: $1,100.00 |
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Navajo Sandcast Buckle Magnificent Navajo sandcast buckle. Fits a belt with a 1" opening. 3 x 2 1/2. Price: $475.00 |
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Navajo Necklace Interesting necklace with designs similar to those found on reverse-stamped buckles. Two "moustache" elements support a round sterling setting with a large oval turquoise stone. All pieces are stamped. The chain may be hand made. Circa 1940. 22" long including drop (can be worn shorter according to wearer's needs). Oval drop is 1 1/2" long. Price: $850.00 |
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Oval Concho Buckle with Turquoise Early, heavy Navajo buckle in the shape of a concho. Stamp work around the scalloped edges, including a border of arrows. An asymmetrical turquoise stone is set in the center, which has lovely brown matrix. A wonderful, early piece (circa 1930). 3 1/4" x 2 3/4", fitting up to a 1 1/2" belt. The stone is 1 1/2" from top to bottom. The buckle is unmarked, as with many early pieces. Price: $1,100.00 |
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Oval Zuni Trophy Buckle Large Zuni oval trophy buckle of sterling. This one is fairly recent, but has a great Native Cowboy look to it. The edges have filework, and then are set with teardrop turquoise stones all the way around. Two typical Zuni florets of turquoise are on either side of a bareback horse rider, which is overlayed onto the textured sterling surface. The bronc figure is probably one that could be purchased by the silversmith and is probably not Zuni made. It is silverplate over copper (the balance of the buckle is all sterling). Marked AA on the back. 4 1/2" long x 3" high, and could fit up to a 2" belt. Price: $1,100.00 |
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Northwest Coast Sterling Cuff Bracelet Wide Northwest Coast engraved cuff bracelet, possibly Haida. Circa 1930. Zoomorphic engraving shows an eagle with outstretched wings. This has great patina in the recessed areas. Sterling or coin silver (unmarked). 1" wide, and 6 3/4" inner circumference including gap. Gap is 1 1/8". Price: $1,500.00 |
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Narrow Northwest Coast Cuff Narrow coin silver bracelet with engraving of an eagle with outstretched wings. This was hand-hammered, and made as a souvenir for the seller's grandmother, in Alaska. Lovely early naive work. This bracelet has a very small gap and is intended to be worn as a bangle; it would also fit a man's wrist nicely if the gap was widened. Circa 1910. 3/8" wide, and 8" circumference including 1/2" gap. Price: $1,125.00 |
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Navajo "Bee" Earrings A simply delightful pair of silver earrings, cleverly shaped into a bee. Navajo silversmiths incorporated the insect into many jewelry pieces. This particular pair is remarkable in detail. The main "body" of the bee is a small, oval shaped piece of bright turquoise. Wings have a "V" shaped pattern. Vintage screw-back style. Price: $200.00 |
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Navajo Petal Earrings Small, Navajo crafted screw-back earrings. The pleasing, four-petal design encircles a bright blue turquoise stone. Price: $115.00 |
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Scalloped Navajo Cuff Bracelet A nicely scalloped narrower cuff, made from sterling or coin silver. The stampwork is quite amazing because of the attention to detail, which Navajo silversmiths are known for. Price: SOLD |
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Navajo Naja Pin Naja-shaped ingot silver pin. The roped styling inside the pin adds a special flair along with the oval turquoise piece at the center top. Two smaller turquoise pieces finish the overall look on the bottom. This piece could be nicely paired with another Naja pin to enhance the lapel of any blazer, coat or blouse. Price: $565 |
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Naja Silver Pin Charming small Naja styled pin with a square piece of turquoise
at the top, and two smaller rounded pieces on each end. Price: $240.00 |
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Navajo Thunderbird Pin Interestingly enough, we think this silver Thunderbird pin
more closely resembles a hummingbird! In typical Navajo tradition,
the piece is beautifully stamped and includes a small round turquoise
piece which nicely enhances the overall Price: $490.00 |
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Navajo Thunderbird Pin Fabulous Thunderbird pin complete with wonderfully stamped designs and engraving on wing tops and tips. The center sports a fine, matrixed piece of triangular cut turquoise. Ideal for pinning to your jacket or as a defining touch to any button-up shirt. Price: $365.00 |
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Turquoise Sandcast Bracelet A flattering, Navajo sandcast bracelet with a stylized flower pattern. A smaller, turquoise stone adorns the middle while a sterling braid encircles the stone. Price: $540 |
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Small Rectangular Zuni Buckle Pleasing little buckle made by the Zuni, although the design is very reminiscent of Navajo work. Nice rounded piece of turquoise in center, with interesting stamp work around the edges and around the stone. Price: $250.00 |
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Turquoise 4 Stone Cuff An older style, Navajo bracelet catches the eye with four light colored turquoise stones, all touched with matrix which give each stone a unique look, then pulled together by sun-like stamping on the edges and raised sterling knobs inbetween each hand-made setting. Marvelous in it's overall appeal! Price: $350.00 |
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Zuni Inlay 3 Pc. Buckle The turquoise in this inlaid, 3 piece ranger set seems extraordinarily bright and beautiful, and highly eye-catching. Tip includes pretty overlay work. Will fit a 3/4" buckle with a 5/8" tip. Price: $875.00 |
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Heavy Sandcast Bracelet The design of this weighty and handsome, all sterling bracelet is an open work version of early Navajo Ketohs, or bowguards. Ketoh designs were usually symmetically balanced and bold, as is the case in this particular bracelet. Price: $520.00 |
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Child's Cuff Bracelet Incredible child's bracelet showcasing the fine stamp work and attention to details Navajo craftsmen are such masters at. The detailed work is further enhanced by the small turquoise stone centered on top. Price: $275.00 |
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Navajo Fluted Dome Buckle Prominent in it's domed and fluted feature, this larger than life buckle shows off a wonderful piece of what is possibly a Persian turquoise stone centered in the middle. The stamp work around the outer edges nicely enhances the overall appearance of the buckle. Size: L: 3 1/2" x W: 2 3/4". Fits a 1 1/2" belt. Price: $650.00 |
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Sterling Turquoise Sandcast Cuff This striking Navajo sandcast bracelet sports a large, oval stone in a hand-cut setting. This was possibly made for Navajo use rather than the tourist trade. Price: $450.00 |
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Navajo Sterling Bracelet with Buttons Sterling Navajo cuff bracelet with stamp work, and reverse stamped domes that are similar to the button shapes on Navajo clothing. Possibly coin silver. 6 1/4" wide, and 6 1/2" circumference. Price: $500.00 |
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Zuni Earrings Chandelier earrings with three segments and spoon drops at the bottom. Each segment and the drops have stones set in petit-pointe fashion. Pierced. This is an outstanding pair. Price: $850.00 |
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Rectangular Navajo Buckle Handsome Navajo buckle. Stampwork around the edge, with raised design covering the interior. Buckle is nicely balanced with five turquoise stones, four flanking each corner, and one set in the middle. Fits a 1 3/4" belt.
Price: $565.00 |
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Quail Bolo Tie A great quail figure, probably Zuni made. Includes spiny oyster, horn or tortoise, bone, turquoise and Mother of Pearl inlays. Silver tips. Price: $750.00 |
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Inlaid Zuni Horse Bolo Beautiful inlaid Zuni bolo tie. The bolo slide is a horse figure with inlaid horn, Mother of Pearl and Turquoise set into sterling. The tie ends are tipped with inlaid horse heads. This is a collectable Leci piece. Price: $1,250.00 |
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Large Concho Belt Large, wonderful Navajo concho belt circa 1930 - 1940. The belt consists of 6 oval conchos, 7 butterfly spacers, and large rectangular buckle. Each concho is 4" x 3.5". Each butterfly is 3 1/8" x 1 1/2". All pieces have one oval blue turquoise stone with dark brown matrix. The buckle is 4 1/4" x 4 3/4", and has the same oval stone in the center, and four additional stones on each outside edge. The buckle stamping matches the conchos and butterflies, and is almost certainly original to the piece. It's very heavy. In it's present configuration, it is 37 1/2" long (removing one concho and one butterfly). The leather is recent and could be changed to make the belt shorter or longer. Price: $7,200.00 |
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Navajo Hereford Buckle Nicely handmade Navajo buckle, with two turquoise stones flanking the side of the overlaid bull or steer head. Each corner is scalloped, with vertical lines running down each piece. Circa 1950. Price: $440.00 |
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Navajo Two Stone and Leaf Bracelet Large Navajo cuff bracelet with 3 bands, and circular top
element. Two large turquoise stones and a graceful sterling overlaid
leaf are set onto the top. Would fit a 6" wrist. Top is
2" wide. Price: $350.00 |
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Navajo Square Stone with Overlay Delicate Navajo Bracelet with a beautiful robin's egg blue
turquoise stone. Bracelet is formed with 3 thick wire pieces
for the band. Intricate overlay of stamped pieces, silver buttons,
and fine ropework add up to a pleasing work of art. Fits a small
to medium-sized woman's wrist. Price: $735.00 |
