DEAD PAWN RC GORMAN STYLE NAVAJO WOMAN w/BOWL PENDANT

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Take a look at all of the fine Native American handmade jewelry I have up for bid. Click to ADD ME to your FAVORITE SELLERS (SEE MORE PICTURES BELOW) "I take pride in selling only authentic Native American made jewelry and goods. I will only sell genuine Native American hand made items that were made by an individual and not mass produced or imitations from another country. I will not sell an item to you for your collection that I would not be proud to wear or display myself. The items I sell are authentic and represent the cultural traditions of the American Indian." DESCRIPTION Weighs 24 GRAMS The pendant/pin measures 3-1/2" by 3" at the widest point Bail has an inside diameter of 3/16" Stamped Sterling Hallmarked by the Navajo Artist, "GKE" Dead Pawn Item ( see definition below ) Up for auction is a gorgeous stamped silver and brass pin or pendant depicting a Navajo woman seated with a basket. The scene is reminiscent of the late Navajo, R.C. Gorman's, paintings. This beautiful pendant is in very good condition. Turquoise Mountain is considered a classic mine because the turquoise is so different in appearance. This stone exhibits a beautiful range of color from pale blue to lime green in one piece that makes it a sought-after turquoise. This mine was closed in the 1980's. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION . HIGH BIDDER WINS REGARDLESS OF PRICE ! I hope the lucky winner is you! You will be thrilled to own this genuine Native American made collectible! When most people think of American Indian handmade jewelry, the image they recall is usually Navajo made. A feeling of tribal strength is expressed in their own name, The Navajo Nation. The most populous Indian Nation in the Southwestern USA, Navajo silversmiths, Indian or non-Indian, in the USA. Theirs is a rich, enduring heritage which has resulted in strong, colorful design styles and a huge range of techniques and quality. Many of the artist today, both men and women, produce jewelry which is better classified as art that is worthy of museum display. When you buy an Authentic Southwestern bracelet, necklace, pendant, ring or other Native American Jewelry from Southwest Jewelry and Collectibles you get a unique and beautifully made one of a kind item. Take a close look at all of the photos! I GUARANTEE THIS ITEM TO BE AS DESCRIBED AND PICTURED OR I WILL REFUND 100% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ! WHAT IS DEAD PAWN? For the Southwestern Native Americans, pawn refers to the practice of converting artwork and possessions into income for life's necessities. These items often serve as the family "reserve" or "emergency" fund. In times of need, jewelry and other items of value can be easily used as security with an authorized trader (pawned) for cash to meet the current crisis. In other cases, when the elders of the family die, the deceased's items might be pawned, and the money divided up within the family. Pawn is also used by many Native Americans in the same way that a safety deposit box would be used. The jewelry is "pawned" for safe keeping in between religious ceremonies or other special occasions. The lender keeps it for the agreed amount of time, and if the loan or pawn fees are not paid off by the agreed date, the pawn shop or trader is authorized to sell the jewelry. If jewelry is not redeemed by its owner by the expiration date, the piece is referred to as Dead Pawn. Because much of the pawned merchandise is of real day-to-day value in the owner's life, the percentage of pawn that goes unredeemed is quite small, making items of dead pawn among the most highly valued and sought after Native American artifacts to be found on the market today. Old Pawn refers to a piece that was made prior to 1970. What you NEED TO KNOW about Shopping with SOUTHWEST JEWELRY AND COLLECTIBLES SHIPPING $6.95 USPS Priority Mail Shipping w/Signature Confirmation $2.00 Insurance REQUIRED for ALL packages valued at $100 or more ( Seller... read more

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