36 Stone Petit Point Traditional Circular Pin

This unique pin is set with 36 stones in a circular pattern with deatiled handstamping. The pin was handcrafted by Navajo artist, Juliana Williams. The piece 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. 

Measurements 2" x 2" across