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Sterling Silver & Lone Mountain Turquoise Naja Pendant FJP2477

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Sterling silver naja pendant decorated with twist wire designs and a pale blue Lone Mountain Turquoise stone. Handmade by Diné silversmith Paul Livingston.

Authentic Handmade Native American Jewelry

Turquoise: Lone Mountain Turquoise

Stones: Lone Mountain Turquoise

Metal: Sterling Silver

Length: 3"

$375.00

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NAJA Meaning "crescent" in Navajo the Naja pendant can be traced across many cultures spanning from Native American to Greek. The Naja symbol can be seen in everything from jewelry to horse bridles and incorporates multiple meanings across many cultures. Typically found adorned Squash Blossom necklaces, Naja pendants can also be worn solo with beads or chains.

TWISTED WIRE metalworking is a very old technique used by many Southwestern tribes. It can be found in both vintage and modern pieces.

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Paul Livingston

Paul Livingston was born March 3, 1954 in Gallup, New Mexico. He has lived in the Navajo Church Rock Reservation his whole life and currently resides there. He grew up watching his Uncle silversmith and with some trial and error became very good at it. He started the art of silversmithing at 22yrs old, which gives him 34 years of experience. He is a highly respected artist and his work has been shown throughout the United States. He is known for his perfectly aligned cluster work and his snake eye row bracelets. Paul is also a very fine contemporary saw artist.

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