Zuni needle point ring-Pawn

Zuni handcrafted ring.This small ring features a oval cluster with 18 turquoise stones.This design is reffered to as "needle point" and is a traditional Zuni style.It has a curved shape that wraps around the finger making it  easy to wear. It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in the Navajo culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current 

Measurement: 1-3/8" x 1"