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United States, 20th to 21st century CE & Native American, Southwestern United States, Hopi & Zuni, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. Eight pieces of vintage American and Native American made jewelry. The sterling silver bird pin is stamped "Zuni." The sterling silver hoop earrings are marked on the interior with a bear paw and the Hopi art guild's sun symbol. The sterling silver sun pin is marked with a corn cob and the guild sun symbol on the verso. This tie pin and hoop earrings come with a paper business card from the Hopi guild, which corresponds to their stamped sun markings. The triangular black onyx earrings are sterling silver but unmarked. The pewter camel brooch with a faceted glass eye is unmarked. Included is a beaded medallion necklace, bone hairpipes with glass and brass beads strung on a nylon cord. The chain necklace is brass and nickel with dyed howlite stones. Size of camel brooch: 2" L x 2.3" W (5.1 cm x 5.8 cm); onyx earrings: 0.9" L x 0.9" W (2.3 cm x 2.3 cm); silver quality 92% to 95%

Provenance: private Aurora, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Patina and dark toning to silver and metal areas as shown. Most of the patina is cleanable, and some areas were lightly polished to reveal stamped maker marks.

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