Native American Pin

Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate

Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate
Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate
Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate
Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate
Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate
Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate
Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate

Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate    Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate
From a Tucson estate and some prewar sojourn in Northern Arizona (or the pawn case of a long gone downtown curio shop right here in the Old Pueblo) is this 1930's or so Navajo silver butterfly pin brooch with a lovely green Cerrillos turquoise set. The ornament is crafted in a visually charismatic manner from hammered and rolled ingot metal, and with a rather primal artisan cast silver "body". Old style prepared stamp work is decided plus.

While certainly comfortable within the genre of so called Fred Harvey jewelry crafted as a concession for period visitors, these older butterflies (well, ones like this) are actually great examples of tribal aesthetic folk art. The "BA" pin engraved to the back is likely an old trader coding.

Weight is good for the form at about 6 grams on my portable digital scale. Condition is quite fine with an untouched aura of time to the silver surfaces. Be aware I have avoided any urge to refresh or "improve" - you want that done, you do it. The turquoise is well preserved and has achieved that requisite "look".

The trader supplied 45 degree pin and locking clasp (of a type seen on some WW2 AAF pilot wings) are ready for your next outing. All typical and expected evidence of period jacket duty simply validate the history. A look at those pics should give a good idea of appearance and condition.

Size is about 1 9/16 in. Vertical and 1 3/16 in. If you prefer historic Navajo and Pueblo silver wearable artworks over current southwestern fare, or simply wish a single immediate improvement to the ambiance of any day you choose, this will have great meaning for you.

THIS IS LISTED AS U. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "pooterpee" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • Jewelry Type: Pins
  • Type: Pin
  • Metal Purity: Coin or Sterling
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Brand: Estate Fred Harvey
  • Metal: Silver
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American

Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate    Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Butterfly Pin 1930's Tucson Estate