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What the heck is "Old Pawn" anyway?"

Please read this "editorial" concerning these Old Pawn Necklaces.  Most of these necklaces were never made to be sold to Anglos or tourists, or to anyone else for that matter.  Most were made by the Navajo (or Zuni) (or Hopi) for their own personal wear and adornment.  Therefore, most are not "signed" as they knew who made them.  Also, many are tied with nylon or silk cords and are not made to look fancy - as they were made for use, not made for sale to someone.  These are real, authentic, used by, worn by, made by, Southwestern Native American Indians.   They were not made to please others, only themselves!  And, if you haven't already, please read our description of "Old Pawn" at this link: "What is "Old Pawn?" .  We think you will find it interesting.

A note about some of the parts of some of the necklaces  shown below that you may or may not have known!

The Naja The naja has its origin with the Moors in Spain.  It is a good luck charm to ward off the evil eye.  It was often used on the browband of Moorish horses.  It is thought that it was handed down from the Spanish to Mexico and then to the Navajo Indians.  The sterling silver Naja pendant shown above was made by Navajo Artist Francis Begay.

The Jacula A traditional Pueblo jewelry adornment, a jacula is two loops of heishi that were originally earrings and sometimes fastened to the bottom of a stone necklace as a pendant-like attachment. Jacula is Navajo for “ear string”. The Navajo spelling is the most commonly used version of the word. Jocula is also common but jackla is a phonetic mis-spelling. Although jaculas are attributed to the Rio Grande Pueblo Indians, they were traded with other tribes so have become associated with the Navajo as well. They are seen in vintage photos being worn by members of all southwest tribes, both men and women. In the oldest style necklaces, the jacula is a pair of loop earrings tied onto the necklace.

From time-to-time,  the Ugly Otter (and his Beautiful Wife) find, or purchase, items that are very special for one reason or another.  Many of these "Featured Items" do not fit in a normal category, so it would not be wise to put them on a page where they do not belong.  Therefore, we have created this page especially for these items.  They may be very unusual items, very hard to find items, or things that just would not be noticed as "special" if displayed along with other merchandise.  While almost all of our jewelry shown on our web site are one-of-a-kind items, these articles have been custom made, or are unique in some other way.  So, look, enjoy, and if the mood fits, order! 
 

#R23-49882, About 24" Long, Turquoise and heishi beads in sterling silver, Navajo, (Sold) $340 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-46843, About 28" long, two strand turquoise & heishi, Navajo, (On layaway) $220 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-51563, About 20" long, two strand sterling beads and turquoise necklace, Navajo, (Sold) $80 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-52201, Black Onyx With Sterling Silver, About 32" Long, 20 Strand, Navajo Made, (Sold) $310 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-48698, About 24" long, a variety of stones and shell, Zuni?, $160 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-40065, About 32" long,  turquoise & shell, Navajo, $120 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-47824, About 34" long to the 3" jacula, two strand turquoise & heishi, Navajo made, (Sold) $150 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-51573,  about 32" long, three strand shell necklace, Navajo, (Sold) $50 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-47832, about 28" long, Navajo made, turquoise slabs with heishi & coral, (Sold) $160 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

R23-50404, about 32" long, one strand turquoise nuggets & heishi , Navajo, $220 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

R23-49872, about 38" long, turquoise and shell, Navajo, $195 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

R23-50408, about 24" long, adjustable length, two strand turquoise and purple spiny oyster, Navajo, (On layaway) $195  How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

R23-87967, about 32" long, turquoise, heishi, Navajo, (Sold) $65 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-52209, About 22" Long Two Strand Turquoise Necklace With Matching Bracelet, Navajo, Navajo Made, (Sold) $195 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-47822, About 32" long,  turquoise and heishi, Navajo, $75 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

R23-91836, about 33" long, turquoise & heishi, Navajo, (Sold) $120 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

R23-40085, about 17" long, 30 strand liquid silver necklace with removable sterling silver inlaid pendant, Navajo?, (On layaway) $315 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-97532, about 27" long, shell & jade?, Navajo, (Sold)$100 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-48999 about 30" long to the turquoise and shell jacula, four strand necklace white shell and turquoise, (On layaway) ) $215 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-46863, about 20", turquoise & coral stones, Navajo made, (Sold) $105 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-46246,  about 36" long, turquoise & heishi, Navajo made, (Sold) $180 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-47227, about 36" long, Navajo, turquoise & heishi, (Sold) $245 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-51569, two strand, about 26" long, turquoise & heishi Navajo, (Sold) $50 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-52213, About 26" Long, Seven Strand Coral And Turquoise Necklace With Sterling Silver Beads, Navajo Made, (On layaway) $155 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-51512, about 28" long, turquoise and shell, Navajo, (Sold) $200 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-49021, about 24" long, bamboo coral, turquoise and heishi, Navajo, (Sold) $198 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

#R23-50424, about 20" long, two strand turquoise and heishi, Navajo, (Sold) $105 How to Order OR How to Place On Lay-away

Francis Grey Eyes, from the Portfolio "The Vanishing Indian" by Ray Manley

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