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Native American Fine Art and Jewelry

Navajo Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant by Leon Martinez

Navajo Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant by Leon Martinez

$435

Artist: Leon Martinez
Style: Pendant
Pueblo: Navajo
Period: Vintage
Details: Sterling Silver and Turquoise
Item: #4943

NOTE: Pendent only. Chain not included.

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About The Artist

Leon Martinez is a renowned Navajo silversmith from Prewitt, New Mexico, known for his handcrafted sterling silver jewelry. Born into a family of artists, he began making jewelry at age nine under the guidance of his parents, Leo and Edith Martinez. Influenced by nature and traditional Navajo designs, his work features deep stampwork, heavy-gauge silver, and a distinctive vintage finish. Mentored by respected artists like Kirk Smith and Harry Morgan, Leon has won top awards at the Navajo Nation Fair and Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial. His pieces are widely collected and reflect a deep respect for Navajo culture and craftsmanship.

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Pueblo

The Navajo Pueblo, or Navajo Nation, is one of the largest Native American tribes, located in the Southwest U.S. across parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. The Navajo, or Diné, have a rich cultural heritage, with traditions rooted in weaving, pottery, and silver jewelry. Their society is matrilineal, tracing lineage through the mother’s side. Traditionally, they lived in hogans, dome-shaped homes built from natural materials. The Navajo maintain strong spiritual beliefs focused on balance and harmony. Today, the Navajo Nation remains a vibrant community, preserving its language, traditions, and cultural identity.

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