Inlaid Turquoise Coral Brass Pocket Knife.

This Inlaid Turquoise Coral Brass Pocket Knife is a fine work of art. This incredible duo blade pocket knife features hand cut pieces of Turquoise, Coral (both block), and genuine Ironwood. These gemstones offer complimentary cool colors and have been perfectly inlaid in shining channels of brass. Hand cut pieces of wood join the gemstones for a natural feeling. The stainless steel blades are 1-5/8" long and 2-1/8" long. The handle is 2-3/4" long. Labeled Stainless. Inlaid by hand by master Navajo Indian craftswoman Doris Yazzie of Kayenta, Arizona.

Turquoise has been, since about 200 B.C., extensively used by southwestern U.S Native Americans and by many of the Indian tribes in Mexico. The Native American Jewelry or "Indian style" jewelry with turquoise mounted in or with silver is relatively new. Some believe this style of Jewelry was unknown prior to about 1880, when a white trader persuaded a Navajo craftsman to make turquoise and silver jewelry using coin silver. Prior to this time, the Native Americans had made solid turquoise beads, carvings, and inlaid mosaics. Recently, turquoise has found wide acceptance among people of all walks of life and from many different ethnic groups.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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