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  • Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene
  • Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene
  • Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene
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Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene
Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene
Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene

Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930

A graphic and expressive piece of early Southwestern design, this Navajo sterling silver pin takes the form of a stylized dog—rendered with geometric precision and subtle ornament.

Hand-cut and stamped, the surface is detailed with traditional Navajo motifs, while two turquoise stones are set into the body and eye, adding both color and symbolic presence. The composition feels both playful and deliberate—an object that balances charm with craftsmanship.

Dating to the 1930s–40s, it reflects a period when Navajo silversmiths were developing a distinctly modern visual language—one rooted in tradition, yet increasingly bold in form.

Compact in scale, but rich in character and history.

Collectors Notes

Early Navajo pins like this are increasingly sought after for their directness—handmade, often one-of-one, and reflective of a moment when design was evolving but still deeply tied to tradition.

The figural forms, especially animals, carry a certain immediacy that later pieces rarely capture in the same way.

While originally intended as a pin, it lends itself just as easily to display—rested on a desk, incorporated into a small object vignette, or even placed on a stack of books as a quiet focal point. Perfect on a vintage hat or jacket.
Dimensions

7113.11
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Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene
Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene
Native American Sterling Silver Dog Pin with Turquoise - c. 1930 | Collectors Gene