Take this money clip home for a wonderfully hand crafted accessory that show cases the craftsmanship of Navajo silversmithing.  Hand made by Shirley Skeets.  Backed with a nickle clip for stronger grip and durability.  Weighs 24 grams.

1” wide x 1  3/4” tall

Artist card included

The Navajos began working with silver in the 19th century, and began making things like buckles, bridles, buttons, rings, canteens, hollow beads, earrings, crescent-shaped pendants (called “najas”), bracelets, crosses, powder chargers, tobacco canteens, and conchos (for belts).  Their silversmithing skills has evolved and changed throughout the years, and in about 1880 Navajo silversmiths started to set turquoise in their silver work.  Traditionally, Navajo artists worked with jewelry techniques like repousee and stamp work, but today they explored in other Native American jewelry making techniques like Zuni inlay work and Hopi overlay work.