Dine (Navajo) Silver and Turquoise Hair Barrette [SOLD]

Many accommodations were made by Native artisans to satisfy the non-Native market for Native-made items in pottery, textiles, baskets and jewelry. Barrettes such as this were definitely made for non-Native buyers. They were particularly liked for use at festive occasions as they provided a degree of color and decoration to the back of the head, an area not regularly decorated.

This barrette was made by a Navajo artisan, but was purchased by us from a native of Santo Domingo Pueblo with whom we have become well acquainted. It appears to be new and is in original excellent condition.