Hand-cut scalloped silver bezel effectively cups the turquoise stone in place. The bezel's edges echo the scalloped stamping adorning the thimble-shaped snuffer. Why the maker chose not to identify him or herself, we will never know!
About The Artist
The Navajo were the first of the Native Americans of the Southwest to learn silversmithing from the Spanish. Most Navajo jewelry emphasizes silver, with turquoise stones used as an accent. Some pieces are cast in sand or tufa molds, while others are hammered, using a male stamp and a female die.