The Hopi eagle earrings I got in Moab and are by Cyrus Josytewa, the inlay eagle is by Carlene C Leekity and was a gift from my nephew, and the hummingbird and quail are by Duane Maktima (my mom bought them at the Eiteljorg Indian Art Market).
I bought this ring (Bobby Shack) which was a pawn piece in Steamboat Springs, and I’m lucky to still have it. First it lost a big stone which I had replaced, and then it slipped off my finger (nooooo) as I was throwing some clothes into a Goodwill box in a parking lot. The staff was kind and hunted it down for me. If they hadn’t, maybe one of you all would have gotten it as a deal on the Goodwill site
Raven earrings. Purchased in 2003 in a bulk box of Vintage Native American jewelry pieces and parts.
I added the ear wires as they came with 1950’s or 60’s screw backs.
I think the Ravens are Jet. The Turquoise appears to be Sleeping Beauty, but I could be mistaken.
The Raven has deep symbolism in Native American culture. The specific attributes vary regionally. In some areas he is the keeper of secrets. It is considered symbolic of transformation, knowledge and understanding. The tribal holy men called upon the Raven in rituals for clarity in visions. The Raven was also believed to have long-distance healing powers.
I love those! And I love ravens. They make me think of Canada, northern MI, and the west, because we would hear them call so much. We used to camp quite a bit, and we would joke that we didn’t need an alarm since the ravens would start calling at 5:00 am like clockwork.
I love them! Owls and roadrunners are such interesting birds. I also like how you arranged them on the fabric. Roadrunners running in opposite directions! Do you have them around ABQ? I can’t remember.
@Ziacat
Yes, roadrunners are everywhere. (Coyote lives here, too!)
They are amazing and also amusing.
I love to see them running off with a lizard in their beak! They come in our yard often.
Oh, I wish your hubby a speedy recovery!
Best wishes for his recovery! He’ll love it, and so will you. Hiking the mountains that soon might be a bit of a stretch though. Don’t ask me how I know
Cast silver bird pin with “PINE SPRINGS” hallmark on the back. An unusual hallmark that I haven’t seen before; Pine Springs was an area of the Navajo Nation particularly know for its casting work.
A grouping of three birdies. Upper left, modern tufa cast eagle pendant by Joel Pajarito, Kewa. Upper right, UITA5 stamped roadrunner pin featured in Billie Hougart’s book, “The Native American Silver Jewelry Renaissance.” Bottom center, UITA22 stamped eagle pin.
I have a little quail necklace…hallmark unknown.
FH thunderbird cuff
Walter Polelonema…TOP RIGHT…roadrunner??
And what about a cute little butterfly pin/pendant by Polequeptewa
and I loved the nice shops in Moab. Nice collection!
Just wanted wish your hubby a speedy recovery. Great idea for a thread too.
