Navajo Leon Frances Kirlie Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom 25 Necklace

  
Vintage Navajo Leon Frances Kirlie Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom 25 Necklace. Squash Blossom Necklace h istory below. Necklace w/ pendant in great condition. May show signs of wear and/or tear.

Item has been professionally cleaned and polished. Pendant 1.50" x 2". The listing is for the Necklace w/ Pendant only.

Interesting Facts found on-Line: Origins and History. Rarely has a single style of jewelry captured so much of the vibrance and the history of the southwest (as well as the hearts of its wearers) as well as the beloved squash blossom necklace. The origins of this uniquely southwestern style are as fascinating and diverse as the southwest itself, and can be attributed to the. Intermingling of cultures in the area during the 1860s and 1870s. Navajo artisans learned silversmithing from Hispanic artists in New Mexico, as well as Plains Indians craftsmen. The creativity and innovation of those early Navajo silversmiths soon lent itself to many forms and styles of jewelry - one of which was the squash blossom necklace. Originally, artists melted down Mexican pesos, US dollars, and any other type of silver they could find to create their works of art. By the 1890s, turquoise was a common addition to these pieces as well. As the style spread to many of the tribes in the area in the late 19th century, the Zuni craftspeople added their unique flair. The familiar turquoise inlay patterns we see today. The Naja symbol - the impressive centerpiece of the squash blossom design - is said to have originated in the Middle East, where the Moors brought horse shoe shaped jewelry with them as a ward against the evil eye into Spain. From here, the Spanish conquistadors brought the symbol to the Navajo, who adopted it. The pictured item is the exact item you will receive.

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The seller is "diamondsandcoins11" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
2. Main Stone Creation: Natural
3. Closure: Hook
4. Signed: Yes
5. Main Stone Color: Green
6. Metal: Sterling Silver
7. Necklace Length: 25 in
8. Main Stone: Turquoise
9. Vintage: Yes
10. Brand: Leon Frances Kirlie
11. Type: Necklace
12. Department: Women
13. Metal Purity: 925
14. Style: Beaded
15. Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
16. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
17. Country of Origin: United States