Pawn Jewelry-Navajo road runner pin

The road runner pin is  handcrafted by a Navajo artist. It features a sandcast method of making the shape of the road runner.The artist has added details to the silver to make the road runner as identifiable. This is a great piece. They come 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 their culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current

measurements: 2-1/2" x 3/4"