{"product_id":"navajo-jerry-roan-sterling-silver-turquoise-bear-lariat-pendant-vintage-2-5","title":"Navajo Jerry Roan Sterling Silver Turquoise Bear Lariat Pendant Vintage 2.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Navajo\/Diné sterling silver and turquoise bear pendant by Jerry Roan (1919–1977)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial handcrafted piece is formed as a stylized bear and features a beautiful blue turquoise cabochon set in a serrated silver bezel. The body is richly decorated with hand-worked geometric and curved motifs, applied silver drops, incised detailing and dramatic openwork that gives the bear wonderful dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is clearly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estamped STERLING and bears Jerry Roan’s distinctive hallmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supporting attribution to this important Navajo silversmith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoan began working actively as a silversmith around 1968 and won First Place at the Navajo Tribal Fair in 1969. His work was later included in the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewels of the Southwest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exhibition and is represented in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecognizable bear form, turquoise, substantial 27.2-gram weight and documented artist signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this a particularly appealing example of Roan’s work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5” x 1.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 27.2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with surface scratches, patina and normal signs of previous wear consistent with age. Turquoise has natural matrix\/variation. Please review all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of vintage Southwestern silver that can serve as the focal point of a lariat-style necklace or be worn on an appropriate cord or necklace. It also has strong appeal as a collectible example of signed Jerry Roan jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❗️JEWELRY CASES AND ANY OTHER ITEMS SHOWN ARE FOR STAGING\/DISPLAY ONLY AND ARE NOT INCLUDED.❗️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe thoughtfully reuse boxes and packing materials whenever possible. Questions are always welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Marialva Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41799027622021,"sku":null,"price":298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/4238\/8613\/files\/182250D8-A7BB-492B-A7E0-1EB243DA47C1.jpg?v=1786283325","url":"https:\/\/themarialvacollection.com\/products\/navajo-jerry-roan-sterling-silver-turquoise-bear-lariat-pendant-vintage-2-5","provider":"The Marialva Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}