Sterling Silver Multi-Stone Bear Inlay Vintage Navajo Pendant Necklace by Frank Yellowhorse 0067

Vintage Multi-Stone Inlay Navajo Pendant with Navajo Pearl Necklace by Frank Yellowhorse

This Vintage Sterling Inlaid Multi-Stone Navajo Pendant features this remarkable pendant formed into the shape of a walking bear, hand made by Navajo silversmith Frank Yellowhorse. Crafted using multiple hand cut stones which fit in a geometric inlay, decorated with a traditional sunface. Jet, malachite, turquoise, lapis, jasper, white mother of pearl and spiny oyster shell combine to create the detailed inlay work. Which are all set in a simple sterling shank shaped to form a traditional bear. This item measures 2-3/4″ long including bail and 3-3/8″ wide. This does come with a new 20" antiqued 10mm Navajo Desert Pearl beaded necklace (price reflects this addition of necklace). Item is stamped Sterling and hallmarked. The pendant does feature the original patina, high shine option is available for an added cost (non-returnable). This Vintage Sterling Inlaid Multi-Stone Navajo Pendant offers a design that transcends from a generation of talented silversmiths!

Handmade by Frank Yellowhorse (1933-2020) of the famed Chief Yellowhorse Trading Company in Lupton, Arizona. Frank, along with his sons and daughters are well-known for exceptional lapidary skills. Most of the Yellowhorse family still resides in Gallup, New Mexico. Well known throughout the Southwest Native community, his legacy continues through his family. He's referenced in Schaaf's "American Indian Jewelry III", Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest" and Hougart's "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks".