Zig zag bezel cupping this gorgeous stone is hand-made.
Very likely the work of Peter Peshlakai (1916-2001)
This ring can be expertly sized to a larger or smaller size, at a cost of $50.
Description | Zig zag bezel cupping this gorgeous stone is hand-made. Very likely the work of Peter Peshlakai (1916-2001) This ring can be expertly sized to a larger or smaller size, at a cost of $50. |
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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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Culture | American Indian, Navajo |
Medium | Sterling silver and natural turquoise |
Troy ounces | .44 troy ounces |
Size | Ring size is 10 1/2. Face measures 7/8" height X 3/4" width including twisted silver framing element |
Signed | "P P Sterling" stamped inside shank |
Date of creation | Circa 1940's |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | Natural Nevada turquoise |
Provenance | KW |
Gram weight | 13.8 grams |