Pawn Jewelry-Large Navajo cluster pendant

Navajo handcrafted pendant. Featuring a cluster design with 10 oval blue cultured opals surrounding a round piece of red coral. The unique round design has a scalloped edge and dangles from a large wide round bail that will accomodate a large set of beads or a multi strand necklace. Stamped by the artist Mary Cayatineto

 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, blue clutured opal and red coral

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 2-1/4" across - total length with bail is 3-1/2" (all measurements are approximate)

Bail measurement: 19mm