A large group of Southwest jewelry
Mid/late 20th century
One stamped with corn motif cipher for Allen Pooyouma; further stamped: Sterling; one stamped: SD [with dropped D, for William Singer] / +
A large group including an Allen Pooyouma Hopi triangular sterling silver pendant with set turquoise on an associated chain (28" L x 1.625" H), a William Singer Navajo/Dine peyote bird expandable watch band with turquoise chip inlay (7" inner C x 0.875" H), a sand cast silver naja with set turquoise (3" H x 2.75" W), three necklaces including a child's necklace (12.75" L), a set stone pendant necklace (23" L x 2" H) and a macrame choker necklace with turquoise and carved bird fetish figures (16 L), a set turquoise pendant (2.5" H), as well as two silver and set turquoise plaques (2" H and 1" H); two diminutive brooches, one a round pendant/brooch with needlepoint turquoise and one roadrunner motif pin (1" H and 0.5" H), and various further items including four pairs of earrings, various single earrings, two button covers, a large set stone "kilt" pin (3" H x 0.75" W), and a silver thimble, 24 pieces approximately
260.2 grams gross

Condition: Each in overall good condition with tarnishing, light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered abrasions and surface reaching fractures. One pair of shell bird earrings lacking clasp. Three single wire and stone bead earrings/dangles with two lacking hooks. Working condition of watch unknown; watch face easily replaceable. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Silver items not tested. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.