Vintage Navajo 1970s Naja & Bead Necklace with Turquoise Coral Chip Peyote Bird

Vintage Navajo 1970s Naja & Bead Necklace with Turquoise and Coral Chip Peyote Bird Inlay This striking centerpiece is a prominent Naja pendant, a traditional crescent-shaped symbol in Native American jewelry believed to offer protection. It measures 2 1/3" long by 2 1/4" wide and is flanked by large, ornate "fish-like" medallions, each approximately 1 5/8". The distinctive chip inlay on these elements, featuring crushed Turquoise and Coral, forms the iconic "Peyote Bird" design—a stylized motif often associated with vision, guidance, and the Peyote religion. The necklace is strung with traditional, round metal beads and is a true testament to period craftsmanship. The artist has personally signed this unique piece with the initial "N" on the back of the Naja, ensuring its authenticity and connection to a specific maker. This is a powerful, highly collectible piece of vintage Southwest art - a heavy vintage necklace, confirmed to be sterling silver despite the absence of a purity mark. The necklace has a substantial weight of 169.18 grams and a generous 26-inch length.