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Sheep with Royston Turquoise

Emma Jean Bighand

Sheep with Royston Turquoise, Jewelry by Emma Jean Bighand

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American Indian, Navajo, Women Artists

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Animals

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Savvy Price $185.00
Gallery Price $250.00
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Title
Sheep with Royston Turquoise
Artist
Emma Jean Bighand
Medium
Sterling silver and natural American turquoise
Size
1 3/8" height (without the bale) X maximum width is 1 1/8"
Signed
"E.J. Bighand" in stamped on back of animal's belly
Date of creation
Circa 1990
Condition
Excellent
Turquoise
Natural Royston turquoise
Provenance
Consigned by a gentleman whose grandmother collected jewelry with flair CP
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About The Sheep with Royston Turquoise

Bighand has stamped the animal's legs, tail as well as its head and ears to replicate the appearance of hair.

About Emma Jean Bighand

(Born circa 1960) Known for her brooches and pendants, Emma Bighand learned to make jewelry from her parents. This Navajo silversmith is guided in her designs by the shape of the natural turquoise she chooses.

A horsewoman, Bighand tends sheep and is a hardy collector of antiques.

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