Vintage 1950 s Mid-Century Native American Turquoise Inlaid Shel

Vintage 1950 s Mid-Century Native American Turquoise Inlaid Shel

Unique RARE and One of A Kind Native American Treasure . Circa 1950 Beautiful. Mint condition SHELL MEASURES 2 3 4 H X 3 1 4 W Vintage Coral Beads are a rich contrast with the turquoise TURQUOISE SHELL is strung on 4 strands of Italian CORAL BEADS Strands measure 9 long with the silver tip Native American Jewelry Old Pawn Indian Turquoise Jewelry History The items seen on our Old Pawn web pages would have a long probably sad story to tell if they had the ability to tell us their history. In times past the people of these areas made wore and treasured their turquoise jewelry as not only a thing of adornment a protector of good health but also as portable wealth. Not having ready access to banks or cash money this turquoise jewelry would often serve as the family reserve or emergency fund. Also the turquoise is thought of as a healing and protecting agent. In times of need this turquoise jewelry could be easily used as security with an authorized trader (pawned) for cash to meet the current crisis. Then when the crops came in or the sheep were shorn - or whatever - the turquoise jewelry could be redeemed and take its place back in the family. Unfortunately on occasion this turquoise jewelry would not be redeemed as planned. The lender would keep it for the agreed amount of time and if the loan were not paid off by the agreed date the Pawn Shop or Trader would be authorized to sell the turquoise jewelry. And often when the elders of the family die the items are pawned and the money is divided up within the family When we find this turquoise jewelry and buy it we can t help but think about its history. The mystery surrounding it. These are not tourist trap items nor cheap imports. It really meant something to someone. We hope that it means something special to that someone who finally ends up with it.