Native American Turquoise Kalinga Skinner Stainless Steel Knife by Navajo Indian artist Yazzie 3519-KF
Native American Turquoise Kalinga Skinner Stainless Steel Knife by Navajo Indian artist Yazzie.
This Navajo Indian Inlaid Knife is true collectors item! The artist inlaid the handle of this knife with beautifully man made and stable Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl and genuine Ironwood in a striking, contemporary design. Each stone of Turquoise, Coral, Pearl, and Jet has been cut, carved, and shaped by hand making this a desirable collectors piece and it will stay pristine. This knife was designed and made by Navajo Indian artist Doris Yazzie from Kayenta, Arizona. She comes from the Monument Valley area and she's been making knives since 1989. Full length of the The handle of this knife is 5", the Stainless Steel blade is 5-1/4" long. Complete with a genuine leather knife sheath that is 9" long. Signed by the Navajo Indian artist DY (Doris Yazzie). A beautiful work of art to be showcased proudly.
Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC. by early Egyptians. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Although crystals of any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginia and elsewhere. Most specimens are crypto crystalline, meaning that the crystals could only be seen by a microscope. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe.
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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