Large Navajo cluster pendant-Pawn Jewelry

Navajo handcrafted pendant.It features a cluster design of 9 nugget style turquoise stones. Mounted on heavy sterling silver it has a nice feel when worn.The unique large bail can accommodate upto a 20mm bead or chain necklace. This a great example of cluster styled Navajo pendant. 

 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: Navajo

Time period: current 

Mounting measurements : 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"