Navajo Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pin

ca. 1970

.625" H x 1.875" W

Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver with a Turquoise Stone Eye

In Very Good Condition

Navajo sterling silver pins (often called brooches) are a classic form of Native American jewelry, handcrafted by Navajo (Diné) artisans using traditional silversmithing techniques. These pieces typically feature .925 sterling silver and showcase intricate hand-stamping, repoussé (raised designs hammered from the reverse side), sandcasting, or concho-style elements. Many incorporate turquoise stones for color and cultural significance, though plain silver designs are also common. Motifs often include animals (eagles, bears, butterflies, hummingbirds), nature symbols, or geometric patterns rooted in Navajo heritage. 

Provenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California