Description: This beautiful Zuni or Navajo petit point turquoise cluster Manta pin is c1950's (possibly earlier). There are no stamps or markings which is typical for the period. The stones are beautiful -- near perfect and appear to be Sleeping Beauty and set in saw-tooth bezels. It has loops to be worn as a pendant but it is best suited as a pin. It is fairly large -- approximately 4" x 2" and weighs approximately 26.2 grams. We have not cleaned it as the antiquing and patina is fairly heavy and part of its beauty. "Manta" pins were worn at the shoulder to fasten a woman's shawl, rug dress or blouse. They are now collectors' items and somewhat difficult to find. The workmanship on this manta pin is quite special. This piece was purchased for our gallery in 1993 and has been in our inventory/vault, not worn since then. It was a vintage piece at the time of our purchase and is in excellent condition. Collector's piece. Serious offers only, please. Please follow our store for more contemporary and traditional Native American pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations (Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, Santo Domingo, Taos, Isleta, Washoe, Kiowa, Apache, Cherokee and more). American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots (Rios of Mercedes, Sterling, Stallion, Ammons, Justin, Tony Lama, Larry Mahon and more), leather and suede and apparel. We were proud members of the IACA (Indian Arts & Crafts Association) when they existed and continue to uphold their high standards of integrity, fair and honest representation and respect and honor or all Native American Arts. Shipped to continental US by UPS to street addresses only. No PO boxes, please. Payment must be made in 5 days or item may be relisted. Thank you for viewing!
Price: 950 USD
Location: Armonk, New York
End Time: 2024-08-24T22:25:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Purchased for gallery inventory in 1993. Not worn since then.
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni or Navajo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Native American: US
