Lapis & Stamped Silver Key Ring or Chain
Navajo stamped silver key ring with a Lapis cabochon. The stamping of these
varies so item shipped may not be exactly like item pictured. These are a very
simple and durable expression of Navajo stamp work. Item ships with a white
cotton lined gift box. Over all length of key chain is 2.5"
Navajo Stamp Work: The earliest form of the adornment of silver was
stamping. This method would usually incorporate the use of chisels, awls,
punches and files. Early stamp work designs often imitated the patterns of
Mexican leather work of the day. Traditional Navajo jewelry is symmetrical,
repetitive and balanced in proportion and design. Patterns were often begun in
the center of the piece and worked toward the edges.
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