Pawn jewelry-Zuni girl w/ multicolor inlay

Zuni crafted pendant made of solid sterling silver. The pendant features a girl from the Zuni Village in traditional design with a multi color pattern.The pendant has a small open hook on the back of the pendant for up to a 3mm chain. 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.

Material: Sterling silver, white mother of pearl shell, Acoma jet, coral & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current 

pendant measurements: 1-5/8" x 5/8"