vintage Native American Navajo sterling silver horse brooch pin

Description

View vintage Native American Navajo sterling silver horse brooch pin with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The product is a vintage Native American Navajo sterling silver horse brooch pin designed by Frank Salcido. It is signed by the artist and features intricate details characteristic of traditional Navajo craftsmanship. Made from sterling silver, this brooch embodies the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Native American people, specifically the Navajo tribe. A unique and timeless piece of jewelry that showcases the beauty and elegance of Native American artistry. designed by the acclaimed artist Frank Salcido.Known frequently in collector circles as the "Cherokee Horse" or "Rainbow Pony" design, this pin features a stylized, fluid silhouette of a galloping horse with unique openwork cutouts and fluid overlay detailing that mimics pinto or paint horse markings Design DetailsArtist: Frank Salcido (Navajo).Hallmarks: Typically stamped STERLING and signed with the artist's initials or maker's mark S.F.P. on the reverse.Style: Southwest Contemporary Native American. Salcido is well-known for creating limited lines of sterling silver jewelry inspired by historical tribal images and sleek, modernist interpretations of horses.Material: Solid .925 sterling silver with a darkened, oxidized patina in the recessed areas to accentuate the flowing lines of the mane, tail, and body contours.Weight & Dimensions: These pins generally weigh around 4.4 to 4.9 grams and feature a standard pin stem and safety clasp mechanism on the back Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Frank Salcido.

Brand

Frank Salcido

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Type

Brooch

Signed

Yes

Base Metal

Sterling Silver

Metal

Sterling Silver

Tribal Affiliation

Navajo

Vintage

Yes