Bidspirit auction | Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Pendant

Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Pendant - Hand-fabricated sterling silver pendant marked ”NP Sterling,” rendered in the distinctive geometric style of Navajo metalwork. The obverse features a bear silhouette in relief (a traditional Navajo symbol of strength and protection) paired with lightning bolt, plant, and architectural motifs characteristic of Southwest Indigenous design. The reverse is plain and polished. Weighs 24.1 dwt, approximately 2 inches in length, with a sturdy silver loop for suspension. Shows natural wear consistent with age and wear minor surface scratching and oxidation patina typical of sterling that has been worn rather than stored. The craftsmanship and marked maker's initials suggest this is a documented piece by a working Navajo silversmith, desirable for collectors of authentic Southwest jewelry and those building serious Navajo metalwork collections.