Collar points c. 1930s - 1940s

"Collar points" is a traditional piece of Navajo jewelry from the 1930s-1940s, crafted from silver and adorned with turquoise stones. The piece is made of two symmetrical parts, each with a V-shaped outline embellished with swirling patterns and a series of turquoise stones. The use of turquoise in Navajo jewelry is significant, representing the earth and sky. This particular example is in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.