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Navajo Sterling Silver Double Pen Holder Desk Accessory - C3856G
Category: Jewelry | Posted by | Sat, Dec 17th 2016, 3:35pm
Navajos learned the art of silversmithing from the Mexicans in the mid-19th Century. Atsidi Sani "Old Smith" (1828-1918) is considered to be one of the first Navajo smiths to work with silver. Initially, silver was hammered into the desired shape and designs were chiseled into the piece. Later pieces featured stamp work and turquoise stones. As the demand for tourist pieces increased, more artists could make a living as jewelers. In addition to jewelry, silver objects such as boxes, bookmarks and letter openers were made.