For your consideration is this rare find from the very old vintage Native American pawn jewelry. This unique squash blossom pendant feature a powerful lizard shaped design in sterling silver, accented with turquoise eye cabochon. Powerful piece. Lizards play positive roles in the folklore of many Native American tribes. In Plains Indian tribes, lizards are associated with healing and survival, and also with masculinity. In some Plains tribes, a newborn boy's umbilical cord was sewn into an amulet in the shape of a lizard to ensure his health and strength. In Southwestern tribes, lizards are considered sacred medicine animals; Gila Monster (a type of large poisonous desert lizard) features as a powerful hero in Navajo and other Southwestern legends. In other tribes, lizards are associated with protection (especially of children), prosperity, renewal, and good luck.
This unique pendant measures 1 1/2" wide by 1 1/4" tall including bail. Nice vintage condition considering the age. Unmarked as all Native pieces from the time period and has been tested for silver content. Superb, powerful antique piece to add to any jewelry collection!

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