UITA 21 NAVAJO STERLING TURQUOISE BARRETTE HAIR PONY TAIL OLD PAWN FRED HARVEY

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WELCOME TO OUR NATIVE “OLD PAWN” JEWELRY SALE!!
We are currently listing a BUNCH of GREAT NATIVE “OLD PAWN” CUFFS, RINGS, NECKLACES, EARRINGS, CROSSES and VERY UNIQUE ITEMS with AMAZING LOW PRICES EACH AND EVERY DAY!!
We Sincerely Hope that they become Family Heirlooms!!
We are HUMBLED by your TREMENDOUS SUPPORT and look forward to another great year of bringing you the best in NATIVE “OLD PAWN” & MORE!!
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This ebay hobby was started one day when I purchased a "Old Pawn" Navajo Bolo at an local antique market and first put it on. I immediately knew what I've heard others  talking about over the years. I felt a Great Overwhelming Pride of the Spirit of the Navajo Indian who crafted the special piece many years ago. That one day, not long ago, I got the bug. The understanding of what I've heard from others over the years, but until that day had not experienced. This was a special gift from a Proud and Humble Indian Artist who was doing this to feed his family. I truly hope one day that everyone can experience that magic for yourself.
This listing is for A STUNNING NAVAJO U.I.T.A   "OLD PAWN" SILVER TURQUOISE HAIR BARRETTE.  THIS UBER RARE 1930'S FRED HARVEY ERA PIECE FEATURES A GORGEOUS  NAVAJO BARRETE THAT IS HANDMADE AND FULL OF GREAT EARLY NATIVE HAND FILED DETAILS FROM TIP TO TIP! THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL HI GRADE HAND CUT RECTANGULAR GREEN TURQUOISE GEM  WITH AN INCREDIBLE MATRIX AND HUE SET IN A CLASSIC NATIVE BEZEL SETTING PLACED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE.  IT WAS HAND MADE BY THE UNITED INDIAN TRADE ASSOCIATION #21.
THE UNITED INDIAN TRADERS ASSOCIATION(UITA) WAS STARTED IN 1931 AROUND GALLUP, NEW MEXICO. IT WAS AN INDIAN UNION TO HELP WEED OUT THE "INDIAN" JEWELRY THAT WAS STARTING TO BE MADE IN FACTORIES WITH MOSTLY MACHINE STAMPING AND POSSIBLY NOT ALL NATIVE SILVERSMITHS. THEY GUARANTEED THAT THE PIECES WERE MADE ON THE RESERVATION BY NATIVE SILVERSMITHS AND ONLY USING HAND MADE STAMPS AND HAND STAMPING THE PIECES WITH NO MACHINES. THE VERY EARLY PIECE WEREN'T SIGNED BUT EVENTUALLY THEY STARTED A PROGRAM WHERE THE NATIVE COULD PURCHASE THE RIGHTS TO USE A UITA  STAMP WITH THE ARROWHEAD AND NUMBER DESIGNATING WHERE IT WAS MADE.
IT IS A GOOD SIZE PIECE MEASURING OVER 3 INCHES(SEE PIC) AND IS COVERED IN A DEEP WARM PATINA THAT WE ALL LOVE.   IT IS SURELY WORTHY OF YOUR GROWING NATIVE COLLECTION AND A MUST HAVE FOR ANY NATIVE SILVER COLLECTOR! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS MOST SPECIAL BARRETTE DURING OUR NATIVE "OLD PAWN" JEWELRY SALE PRICES!
THIS PIECE TESTS AS COIN SILVER .900 OR HIGHER.  IT IS MARKED STERLING.
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This
Fine Piece of Native American Artistry
is part of what we call our
Museum Collection Program
.  Good
"Old Pawn
" treasures are getting harder to find as each year goes by. With this program, when you purchase a piece within the Collection, you can enjoy it for as long as you want and we hope it becomes a family heirloom. If one day you decide you'd like to trade it for another piece,  we will happily give you full credit towards another piece from our
Museum Collection
. It's that simple. We stand behind what we sell. We only ask that you return it in the same condition.
In Addition to the the Skilled Craftsmanship that the Native Americans possessed, they also went to great work to use stones that have special natural powers. The most common,
Turquoise
was mined in several states in the Southwest and is a stone of Strength. It purifies the body and dispels negative energy. It is also known to aid in the absorption of nutrients, enhances the immune system and for detoxification of the body.
Red Coral
is another favorite of the Native American. They would trade for this beautiful stone as it's not indigenous to their lands and is a stone of Diplomacy. It brings Inner Peace helps to Accelerate the Transfer of Knowledge. It's easy to see why they chose these stones for their stunning jewelry!  Many of our pieces include beautiful Spiderweb Turquoise and the deep stunning Red Coral that is only found in the early pieces. It is hard to guarantee the exact mine each stone came from but we do our best to honestly "guesstimate" the region from our current knowledge and the dealers/estates etc. we purchase from.
If you like this great piece, Please view our other listings for more great finds that I'm sure you'll enjoy. Add us to your favorite sellers and check back for more hard to find "Old Pawn" and "Fred Harvey Era" items & more! We'll try to find something for everyone! Thanks
Last but not least, Alcoholism is the number one health problem in the Native Community and I know from personal experience that 12 Step Programs can help individuals suffering from this deadly disease. Donations from this ebay hobby are used to help Native Americans dealing with this disease. These funds may be sent to a 12 Step Program affiliated with Native Americans to be used for various needs like literature or conventions. To more locally, helping a local Navajo homeless who is still struggling. Every little bit can help and this is a small way to help the descendants of these Native Americans from the past who gave us these fine pieces to enjoy!