Large Vintage Turquoise Cluster Manta Pin

  

DESCRIPTION: For your review is a nice older and larger size manta pin. This stunning piece features a cluster of old. Natural turquoise cabochons with varying shades blue-green (due to aging and being natural). Of twisted wire and hoops, making it appear almost in a flower like shape. Manta pins were used as a shoulder closure for the Pueblo dress or shawl called a Manta.

Many of the Pueblo tribes wore these and some had slight variations in design. These pins started to disappear as the style of dress began to change and the need for them went to the way side. They are largely used as a brooch now. SIZE: This pin measures 3-5/8 inches all around, and weighs a total of 90.2 grams. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected.

Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. This is an awesome old pin that would go perfect in your collection and it will look super on! We stand behind what we sell and want you to be happy! We also hold many auctions throughout the year.

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THANK YOU for your business! This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "westerntradingpost" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Country of Origin: United States
• Jewelry Type: Pins
• Type: Pin
• Color: Blue
• Brand: Old Pawn
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Setting Style: Cluster
• Metal Purity: Sterling
• Main Stone: Turquoise
• Metal: Sterling Silver