36MK

Tim Yazzie Sterling & Turquoise Butterfly Brooch/Pendant

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Ethnic, Regional & Tribal Start Price:49.75 USD Estimated At:69.00 - 125.00 USD
Tim Yazzie Sterling & Turquoise Butterfly Brooch/Pendant
Welcome to 2Sisters Trading Post 281-280-8727
Thomas (Tommy) Singer (born 1940 - May 31, 2014)
He is one of the most regarded silversmiths in Navajo history having created the ‘CHIP INLAY’ an intricate use of turquoise and coral chips integrated in to the silver work. This method made Mr. Singer famous world around in the 60’s. He is known for his overlay work, storyteller pieces, rug patterns and traditional motifs.
Navajo sterling and turquoise butterfly can be used as either a pendant or as a pin. Butterfly is made of sterling and the body is accented with three turquoise stones. Butterfly measures 39.6 mm x 34 mm, each stone is approximately 5.9 mm in diameter. The pin is stamped sterling and hallmarked T Yazzie (Tim Yazzie Hallmark) with his signature feather under his name.