Zuni needle point pin-pendant-Pawn Jewelry

Zuni handcrafted pin-pendant by a N & R Nez. The tradional needle point turquoise stone design of the pin-pendant features 45 turquoise stones mounted in sterling silver. The stones are mounted in a serated bezel and set in a cluster design. This is a wonderful example of a traditional Zuni needle point jewelry. 

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: 1-7/8" across