Large turquoise inlay bear pendant

Handcrafted Bear pendant designed by renown Navajo aritst Calvin Begay. The unique pendant features a inlay bail and a intricately detialed design bear image. A Bear fetish, is the symbol of great curative abilities. The bear fetish is a Protective Animal of the West .Beautifully inlayed with Kingman turquoise stones.The stones raise out of the silve rmounting and have a beautiful coloring.  A magnifigant piece with a medium weight. Signed by the artist. 

Materials: Sterling silver and Kingman turquoise

Mesurements: total length with bail-2 " with a width of 2" (all measurements are approximate)

Stone: Kingman Turquoise originates in the Mineral Park Mining District near Kingman, Arizona. One of the largest domestic turquoise mines, it is found in a large open pit copper mine in the high desert country. The Kingman Mine district was first mined by Native Americans; it was part of the most extensive prehistoric workings in Arizona.