Navajo Silver Bear Paws Hair Barrette Handmade 2442

Navajo Silver Bear Paws Hair Barrette

This Navajo Silver Bear Paws Hair Barrette by Thomas Begay features the tribal symbolism of protection and good health. The clawed paws are cut out of German Silver and then hammered and soldered to a bottom sheet. He finished the metal with etching and a satin buffing. It's 3-1/8" long and 5/8" wide and securely mounted to a spring clip and hallmarked. Elevate your southwest style with a Navajo Silver Bear Paws Hair Barrette....it's beautiful!

Individually handmade, designs may vary slightly.

Thomas (1955- ) was born in Many Farms, AZ. He learned the traditional style from his father but eventually switched over to Hopi overlay, a style that he has loved for as long as could remember. His wife of more than 40 years, Ilene (1948- ) sometimes helps him with the stamping.