Navajo Indian Jewelry Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by Native American artist James 0560-SQNK
Navajo Indian Jewelry Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by Native American artist James.
This is a beautiful example of Navajo Indian silver work. This Native American Indian made Sterling Silver squash blossom holds gorgeous hand cut cabs of genuine Turquoise. Each cab of this gorgeous blue Turquoise is surrounded by some very impressive Silver work. The hand cut Sterling Silver sheets have been hand stamped with traditional southwestern designs, and hand twisted Sterling Silver wires give this one extra ornamentation. The Sterling Silver bench beads give off their irresistible high shine. This squash blossom is 23-1/2" long. The naja is 2" long hanging at the center. The matching post earrings are 1-1/4" long. Hand stamped designs may vary. Stamped Sterling, signed by the Navajo artist Marcella James.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.
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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