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ca. 1960
.5" H x .375" W
Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver with 1 Turquoise Stone
In Very Good Condition
Tie Tac by Dan Simplicio is a vintage tie tack (also called a tie tac or tie pin), a small piece of men's jewelry created by the renowned Zuni Pueblo silversmith Dan Simplicio (1917–1969). These are highly collectible items in the world of Native American jewelry.
Dan Simplicio was a groundbreaking Zuni artist known for his innovative use of natural turquoise (often high-grade like Morenci or Blue Gem) and deep red branch coral, combined with intricate sterling silver work featuring leaf patterns, stamped details, scalloped bezels, and delicate drops. He learned the craft from his uncle and worked early in his career at the famous C.G. Wallace trading post in Zuni, where many of his pieces were collected. His style influenced later Native jewelry and remains highly sought after by collectors today.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Zuni
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
0.5 in0.38 in
Category:
Hair Barrette, Combs, Hat Bands, Cuff Links, Key Chain, Tie Tack, etc
