VTG Navajo Roy Vandever Signed Turquoise Coral Stick Pin Sterling Silver Brooch

Vintage Old Pawn Navajo Signed Roy Vandever Silver Turquoise Coral Stick Pin Brooch Exquisite ~ Artisan Made ~ Sterling Silver Leaf Motif Stick Pin Brooch Signed on back & Created by Roy Vandever - beloved Navajo Artist & Silversmith - 1936 to 2009 known for creating unique art pieces from 1950s to 2009 Tons of Southwestern Style Sweet Details ~ Turquoise & Red Coral Gemstones Provenance: I personally selected this piece at a large Native American Art Show in California from one of the main dealers via auction at the Pasadena Convention Center in the mid-1990's. It has been part of my beloved private collection since. Very Good+ Condition - Signed by Artist, Roy Vandever with variations from handmade process - moderate patina - I believe the ornament to be sterling silver, as were all his signed pieces, however, it is not marked sterling - on very close inspection stick has some very minor bends & the top of the red coral has a tiny rough spot - sold as is - see photos Length: 3" Length of ornament alone: 3/4" Width of ornament: 1/2" Rare & Beautiful!