Pawn Jewelry- Unique Navajo pin

Navajo handcrafted pin. This unique pin features tow elements, one is the large sun with detailed stamping, handcut edges and a turquoise stone.Below this is a dangling bird along with its dangling tail. Both the bird and tail are intricately stamped. The back of the pin has a secure stem and clasp. It can easily switched to a pendant at no extra charge !

 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: Navajo

Time period: current 

Overall measurements: 3-3/4" in total length with a maximum width of 1-1/2"