Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Necklace, Bennie Ration

Necklace strung with two rows of sterling silver beads to the center and featuring five shaped silver stations (1 x 1.5 in.) with engraved and rope twist detailing bezel set with an oval cabochon turquoise, center station suspending a turquoise drop, completed with a shepherd's hook clasp, signed and stamped Sterling.

17 in.

Born on the Canoncito Navajo reservation in New Mexico in 1955, Bennie learned silversmithing from his father at the age of eleven. After studying and working as a silk screener and graphic designer, Bennie returned to creating silver jewelry reflective of his culture and heritage.

Good estate condition.