Astute Les Holden Navajo Shield Needle Point Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Brooch

  

The Les Holden Navajo Shield Needle Point Sleeping Beauty Turquoise large Pin Brooch is a stunning piece of Native American jewelry that showcases traditional Navajo design and craftsmanship. This unique brooch features a beautifully crafted shield and intricate needlepoint details, making it a standout accessory for any collection.

The use of Sleeping Beauty turquoise adds a touch of elegance and uniqueness, making it a coveted piece for collectors of Native American jewelry. Pin brooch mesures 2"¾x2"? Total weight 28.2grams Les Holden was a 20th-century Navajo silversmith known for creating heavy bracelets, watch cuffs, and other jewelry, often featuring a "petit point" style with small turquoise stones. His hallmark was an "L" and "H" that were sometimes conjoined, and he is recognized in publications on Native American and Southwestern silver hallmarks. His work is cited in key reference books for Native American jewelry, such as Barton Wright's Hallmarks of the Southwest and Bille Hougart's Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, which are valuable resources for collectors.