Navajo Sandcast Naja

*sterling Beads not included

Sterling silver with American turquoise.

The naja is an ancient protection amulet associated with the crescent moon and interpreted in some Dine traditions as the protective arms of a mother.

Most closely associated with Navajo silversmiths, sandcasting was developed in the mid nineteenth century and involves hand-carving a design into sandstone or tufa stone to create a single-use mold for molten silver.

Sourced directly from Native American artists on the reservations of New Mexico and Arizona, handmade using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Length: 5.0cm. Width: 4.0cm.