Vintage Native American Naja Heavy Silver Necklace

Vintage Native American Double Naja - Heavy Sand Cast Hand Stamped Silver & Turquoise Gemstone on Black Rawhide Leather Necklace. The Naja is a crescent-shaped form that is often worn alone as a pendant or as the center piece of a squash blossom necklace in Southwestern Indian jewelry. “Naja” is the Navajo word for crescent. Navajo Indian silversmiths incorporate the Naja symbol in their jewelry designs. This is a very beautiful statement piece. Measures 2.75" inches in length, and 2.125" inches at widest point. Last 4 photos, shown for styling inspiration.