This late 50's early 1960's tufa cast cross is handsomely & simply rendered with nail head terminals and a single hand cut Blue Gem mine turquoise stone. The deep teal blue stone is somwhat translucent and devoid of matrix--a male sky stone perfect for the spiritual symbolism of this cruciform pendant as it relates Native culture with Anglo-European Christian motifs.
With most Indian-made crosses the emphasis is one reason for wearing such a symbol and not on a show of wealth. Materials and workmanship are always the best out of respect for the items meaning which in this piece conveys a quiet strength.
Description | This late 50's early 1960's tufa cast cross is handsomely & simply rendered with nail head terminals and a single hand cut Blue Gem mine turquoise stone. The deep teal blue stone is somwhat translucent and devoid of matrix--a male sky stone perfect for the spiritual symbolism of this cruciform pendant as it relates Native culture with Anglo-European Christian motifs. With most Indian-made crosses the emphasis is one reason for wearing such a symbol and not on a show of wealth. Materials and workmanship are always the best out of respect for the items meaning which in this piece conveys a quiet strength. |
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About the Artist | "Dineh or Diné are a Native American people of the Southwestern United States. They are the second largest federally recognized tribe in the United States with over 300,000 enrolled tribal members as of 2015. The Navajo reservation occupies over 27,000 square miles of land in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Navajo language is spoken throughout the reservation with most Navajos speaking English as well." excerpted from Wikipedia
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Medium | Sterling silver and natural turquoise |
Troy ounces | .25 troy ounces |
Size | 1 1/2" height X 3/4" width. Chain is 16" in length. |
Signed | "HY" "Sterling" |
Date of creation | Mid 1950's - 1960's |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | Natural Blue Gem turquoise |
Design | Tufa cast cross with fabricated rolled 1/2 round wire bale ring and hand-cut bezel for stone. |
Provenance | KW |
Gram weight | 7.8 grams |