Pawn jewelry-Zuni multicolor inlay pendant

Zuni crafted pendant made of solid sterling silver. The pendant features a tear drop design with a traditional multi color pattern.The pendant has a small bail for up to a 2mm 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 & gold mother of pearl shell, Acoma jet, coral & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current

Measurement: 1-1/4" in total length with the bail

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