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Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson

Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson

Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
RARE NAVAJO VINTAGE PEYOTE BIRD SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE HAND SIGNED J. NELSON (JOHN) TURQUOISE CHIP INLAY. 31 long from hook-and-eye clasp to bottom of centered peyote bird. The center peyote bird is 3 tall x 2 wide at the widest point. The other 10 peyote birds are 2 tall x 1.25 at the widest point. PLEASE NOTE: The photographs give the illusion the jewelry looks larger than it is; this is to show you the detail you could not see without a magnifying glass. Please look at ALL photographs postedthere is always one or two photos with ruler measurements in every listing created to give you an accurate. Also, the photographs posted are shot from the actual item no stock photos. The colors may vary just slightly due to light vs. Shadow effect of the flash. The items weighed on the scale are in grams. This is a magnificent timeless piece of Native American Indian Art from a truly talented master of his craft-John Nelson! His pieces will grace museums, if they havent already, due to his remarkable respect among his peers and the top-notch quality of his work! Appraised by Gilbert Ortega Jr. Listed here is a gorgeous peyote bird or water bird necklace created in the squash blossom style most likely in the late 70s. This hand constructed necklace features eleven large and colorful peyote birds. Each of the birds hold an absolute stunning oval polished turquoise stone with wonderful blues, terrific spider webbing with glistening pyrite and black smoke spots. The largest peyote bird in the center features a bezel set natural blue turquoise stone surrounded by a twisted rope design atop heart shape motif with crescent moon stampings yielding to the birds neck, beak and outer border. Inside the surrounding border is an amazing display of the chip inlay technique using a variety of green and blue turquoise and blood red coral. Lets stop here and read the following while eyeing the photos. Take an extra look at the outstanding colors of the turquoise chip inlay-all different hues of blues, greens, browns and creams are exploding atop the solid black background-this is the epitome of the chip inlay technique-and its as smooth as a babys butt! It looks so darn mosaic too! I wish I could have a swimming pool made of this inlayo. All the other peyote birds follow this design with the exception of the middle peyote bird who has a larger heart-shape motif. It looks like the other birds have a smaller heart shape, but is covered by the bezel set turquoisehmmmmmdid Mr. Nelson decided to add the turquoise adornments to the smaller birds later??? Uniting all this incredible beauty together is the handmade. Beads double strung under the heavy peyote birds yielding to a single strand ending with a hook-and-eye closure. As I mentioned in the condition part of this listing, 3 of the bench beads are dented, please check photos. There is so much culture and tradition, pride and spirit in this piece, but best of all, the artist signed by hand J. NELSON on the bottom of the peyote bird in the center. Later, he would stamp his pieces which read J. Even though this necklace is not marked. 925 or sterling silver, it has been tested positive. With no marks or cosmetic damage. This is big, bold and beautiful necklace with substantial heavy weight at 210 grams. If you like the polish look, your local favorite jeweler can do a heck of a better job than I could anyway! ABOUT JOHN NELSON, NAVAJO. John Nelson, born in Winslow, Arizona has 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 3 children and 4 grand-children. He enjoys being outside and especially loves going to garage sales and the flea market. He moved to Albuquerque at a young age and later attended the Albuquerque Indian School. Thats where a good friend in high school taught him how to craft silver. He has been working with silver and mostly turquoise since the early 70s. John Nelson has designed jewelry for over 40 years. As his health has slowly hampered him, he has significantly reduced his production of timeless beauties. John Nelson is a 3rd generation Native American artisan. In the latter years of his designing, he teamed with Nakai Trading Company and produced a wide range of pieces. He is renowned as one of the very best Navajo Lapidarist ever. But as with all great silversmiths, he has excelled in production of all types of jewelry. As a final note: Navajo jewelry is highly sought after and a valuable investment. You can actually wear it! Today not only Navajo, but authentic Native American Indian Jewelry is some of the most popular silver jewelry worldwide. Be the proud owner of this vintage Native American treasure. This amazing necklace will surely be a wonderful addition to your collection while increasing in value-a highly collectible piece which will be the pride and envy of your neighbors, family and friends! THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! INFO FOR BUYERSnot very exciting to read, but just in case you like to know. If you need more time, please contact me. Information as to the origin or authenticity of items is searched. The most accurate description is in the pictures, so please review them carefully. Unless otherwise noted, everything I sell is vintage, antique, used, secondhand, and will have fair wear. All items are packaged carefully to the extent required for each item. I hate having to charge it, you hate having to pay it. Please contact me immediately if there is a problem to receive proper instruction for return. The item “RARE NAVAJO VINTAGE PEYOTE BIRD SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE HAND SIGNED J. NELSON” is in sale since Monday, November 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “mishambrosia” and is located in Alvaton, Kentucky. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Signed?: Signed
  • Ethnic Origin: Navajo
  • Jewelry Type: Necklaces
  • Metal Purity: 925
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Material: Stone
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Artisan: J. NELSON (JOHN)
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Brand: J. NELSON (JOHN)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Rare Navajo Vintage Peyote Bird Squash Blossom Necklace Hand Signed J. Nelson
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RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD

RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD

RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
This is a beautiful vintage Navajo Fox turquoise and sterling silver necklace, cir ca Mid century. Contains chunky and large graduating turquoise stones, round sterling silver Navajo pearls, and traditional sterling silver cones and clasp. The necklace measures around 17 in length and weighs sturdy 51 grams. Attention: This is a very old piece and one of the stones appears to be partially chipped noticeable on close inspection. Please refer to photos. Photos # 2 & 7 clearly show the chipped stone. The item “RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD” is in sale since Friday, February 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “mariposa-7″ and is located in Hawaii. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Jewelry Type: Necklace
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Material: Turquoise
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Metal Purity: .925
  • Signed?: Unsigned
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Featured Refinements: Navajo Necklace
  • Ethnic Origin: Navajo

RARE Vintage NAVAJO Chunky Fox Turquoise and Sterling Silver NATIVE Necklace OLD
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Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt

Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt

Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
Description:You are looking at Museum Quality Hard to Find Vintage 50s Lloyd Kiva labeled Concho Belt! There is Gold label stamp/Tag inside: Styled for Anne McCormick by Lloyd Kiva. Its small waisted by todays standards (at 33 wide total) but could be lengthened with an additional strap to make it wearable. The size of the Buckle is 2.75 x 2.25. Each oval concho is 2w. Thanks and good luck! The item “Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt” is in sale since Friday, December 28, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Jewelry”. The seller is “goldeneye” and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia.
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Metal: Sterling Silver

Rare 50s Lloyd Kiva Cherokee / Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt
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Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace

Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace

Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage and Museum Quality Specialists. Vintage and Museum Quality. This is a magnificent Navajo turquoise and silver kachina squash blossom necklace being one of the most unique squash blossoms we have ever seen handmade by the famous artist, Larry Moses Begay. This piece contains five huge kachina faces with the bottom pendant being a huge completely hand carved silver kachina. The bottom pendant measures a mind blowing 4-7/8″ X 1-7/8″ and each kachina face measures around 1-7/8 in diameter. Surrounding the kachinas are marvelous teardrop shaped turquiose stones. Located on the larger kachina are more phenomenal turquoise stones in different shapes and sizes. The silver beads that run throughout this necklace are stunning and huge. Signed by Navajo artist, Larry Moses Begay. The length of the necklace measures around 31. See our other items. If the item breaks we will repair it for FREE. We are flexible and are happy to work with you! All international orders will cost only 12.00. We also will work with international buyers to help them not pay as much going through the process. Nativo Arts was established to offer the largest selection of the best quality vintage Native American jewelry in the world, for the best prices. It has taken decades to acquire the collection that we offer to the world today. From A-list celebrities to average Joe’s, we work with everyone from all walks of life. Nativo Arts has supplied a vast number of movies with the best quality Native American jewelry. It is important to respect Native American culture and to realize how much difficulty and hard work an artist puts into a piece. We thank you for your interest and we are happy to work with you! “The Largest Collection of Museum Quality Vintage Native American Jewelry in the World”. The item “RARE VINTAGE NAVAJO STERLING SILVER TURQUOISE KACHINA SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE” is in sale since Tuesday, August 7, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “nativo-arts” and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Featured Refinements: Squash Blossom Necklace
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Material: Turquoise
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Jewelry Type: Squash Blossom Necklace
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Signed?: Signed
  • Size: Read Description
  • Metal Purity: .925
  • Artisan: Larry Moses Begay
  • Main Stone: Turquoise

Rare Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Kachina Squash Blossom Necklace
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Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old

Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old
Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old
Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old
Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old
Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old
Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old
Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old

Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old
Vintage and Museum Quality Specialists. Vintage and Museum Quality. This is an incredible vintage Navajo turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace. This piece contains absolutely stunning blue and green turquoise stones, a total of 18 stones. The largest stone measures around 1/2″ X 3/8″. Surrounding each stone are amazing silver ropes, raindrops and channeled patterns. Resting throughout the entire necklace are phenomenal hand wrought round silver beads with a traditional silver clasp. The silver is very thick and sturdy on this necklace with the naja measuring around 2-5/8″ X 2-1/2″. The length of the necklace measures around 32-1/2. See our other items. If the item breaks we will repair it for FREE. We are flexible and are happy to work with you! All international orders will cost only 12.00. We also will work with international buyers to help them not pay as much going through the process. Nativo Arts was established to offer the largest selection of the best quality vintage Native American jewelry in the world, for the best prices. It has taken decades to acquire the collection that we offer to the world today. From A-list celebrities to average Joe’s, we work with everyone from all walks of life. Nativo Arts has supplied a vast number of movies with the best quality Native American jewelry. It is important to respect Native American culture and to realize how much difficulty and hard work an artist puts into a piece. We thank you for your interest and we are happy to work with you! “The Largest Collection of Museum Quality Vintage Native American Jewelry in the World”. The item “RARE VINTAGE NAVAJO TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE OLD” is in sale since Wednesday, August 22, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “nativo-arts” and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Featured Refinements: Squash Blossom Necklace
  • Signed?: Unsigned
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Material: Turquoise
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Jewelry Type: Squash Blossom Necklace
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Metal Purity: .925
  • Artisan: Read Description
  • Main Stone: Turquoise

Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Old
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Rare Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom SB Turquoise Necklace Naja Pen Yazzie

Rare Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom SB Turquoise Necklace Naja Pen Yazzie

Rare Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom SB Turquoise Necklace Naja Pen Yazzie
This beautiful extra large squash blossom with Sleeping beauty turquoise and matching Earrings is rare and unique with its design and craftsmanship. Each stone is handpicked and matched tastefully. Perfect for collectors of art as well as an excellent gift for your loved ones. Only for a limited time. Weight 140.6 gms. Naja Pendant 2.39″wide and 3.58″ long. Meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1″ meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1″. View more great items. The item “Rare Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom SB Turquoise Necklace Naja Pen Yazzie” is in sale since Thursday, July 27, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “mashasilver” and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Colombia.
  • Jewelry Type: Necklace & Earrings
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Material: Silver and Stone
  • Signed?: Signed
  • Artisan: Louisa Yazzie
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Metal Purity: 925

Rare Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom SB Turquoise Necklace Naja Pen Yazzie
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