Vintage Zuni Native American Sterling Turquoise Needlepoint Pin Signed
Sale price
$149.99
Regular price
$175.00
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Vintage Zuni Native American Sterling Turquoise Needlepoint Pin Signed
Sale price
$149.99
Regular price
$175.00
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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:
- Artisan Guild / Culture: Native American - Zuni Pueblo Guild Traditions
- Item Type: Vintage Fine Jewelry / Needlepoint Brooch Pin
- Metal Purity: Solid Sterling Silver (Stamped "Sterling" on the reverse panel)
- Gemstone Composition: Natural Zuni Turquoise (Cluster needlepoint / petit point hand-cut stones)
- Backside Hallmarks: Features a stamped sterling hallmark accompanied by an illegible artisan script signature engraving
- Size Proportions: Slightly larger than a standard United States quarter coin
- Attachment Style: Traditional horizontal base locking pin stem with safety rolling catch linkage
- Production Origin: Southwestern USA (New Mexico / Arizona Zuni Tribal Regions)
DESIGN & UTILITY DESCRIPTION:
- An exceptional example of traditional mid-century Native American fine jewelry, showcasing the incredibly meticulous, hand-crafted Zuni turquoise needlepoint cluster technique.
- Features a beautiful starburst or circular medallion layout packed with slender, hand-carved needlepoint turquoise stones nestled inside custom sawtooth silver bezels.
- Accented with classic Zuni wirework loops, silver drop beads, and a twisted rope border layout that reflects the raw artistry of Southwestern tribal smiths.
- Built with a secure, solid attachment pin system that slides smoothly onto denim jackets, wool lapels, winter scarves, or vintage hat bands.
CONDITION NOTES:
- Condition: Used / Vintage pre-owned fine jewelry estate piece showing clear historical wear.
- Metal Finish: Heavily tarnished sterling silver surface. Displays a deep, dark natural gray and charcoal oxidation patina across the crevices and back face from long-term storage; has not been chemically cleaned or machine buffed to preserve vintage integrity.
- Stone Status: All hand-cut needlepoint turquoise stones are physically present and nestled in their prongs, though individual gems show natural age-appropriate color shifts, matrix lines, or minor surface pitting.
- Structural Status: Structurally sound. The primary silver framing maintains its round profile, and the rear pin stem and rolling safety clasp mechanism function properly. Sold exactly as found from estate storage.
MARKET VALUE / PRICING BENCHMARKS:
- Average secondary market value (Tarnished uncertified signed Zuni pins): $75.00 to $145.00
- High-end heavily documented museum-grade master artisan models: $185.00 to $295.00+
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condition details. All items sold as is. All sales are final. We cannot accept returns. Thank
you for your support!!!
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