Description
Group of (5) Native American Figural Silver Jewelry
to include: Herman Vandever (Dine (Navajo), b. 1964), silver pendant necklace, having pendant in the form of a dancer with knives and vines, signed on back, on a large cable chain, unmarked; sterling silver buffalo katsina or kachina brooch with (2) coral cabochons for eyes and a turquoise cabochon on the body, marked "Sterling" on back; and (3) bolo ties, having silver bolos with turquoise cabochons, on braided leather cord ending in silver tips, comprising dancer bolo tie by Ramone Platero (Dine (Navajo), 1930-2003), with (3) round turquoise cabochons, signed on back, sterling silver bolo tie with a large turquoise cabochon, marked "Sterling" on back, and a silver Knifewing bolo tie having (4) turquoise cabochons and silver tips with cylindrical charms having stamped sun motifs. Most marked.
Pendant necklace (open) 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm.), brooch 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (6.4 x 3.8 cm.); total approximate weight (including leather cords) 5.7 troy oz. (178.0 grams)
to include: Herman Vandever (Dine (Navajo), b. 1964), silver pendant necklace, having pendant in the form of a dancer with knives and vines, signed on back, on a large cable chain, unmarked; sterling silver buffalo katsina or kachina brooch with (2) coral cabochons for eyes and a turquoise cabochon on the body, marked "Sterling" on back; and (3) bolo ties, having silver bolos with turquoise cabochons, on braided leather cord ending in silver tips, comprising dancer bolo tie by Ramone Platero (Dine (Navajo), 1930-2003), with (3) round turquoise cabochons, signed on back, sterling silver bolo tie with a large turquoise cabochon, marked "Sterling" on back, and a silver Knifewing bolo tie having (4) turquoise cabochons and silver tips with cylindrical charms having stamped sun motifs. Most marked.
Pendant necklace (open) 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm.), brooch 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (6.4 x 3.8 cm.); total approximate weight (including leather cords) 5.7 troy oz. (178.0 grams)
Condition
Minor wear, minor dirt and grime.
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Native American Figural Silver Jewelry
Estimate $300-$500
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Fine Art, Antiques & Sporting Auction
Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EDTEast Moriches, NY, United States
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