Pawn Jewelry- Navajo crafted silver horse pin

Navajo handcrafted horse pin. The unique design is detailed and even shows it war paint on the hind quarters.It has a medium weight. 

 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 

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1-3/4" across & 1-5/8" high