Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Shawn Cayatineto Navajo Naja Pendant Necklace & Silver Bench Bead Earrings

Price realized
$1,230
Pre-sale estimate
$600 – $800
Hammer price
$1,000
Category
Earrings
Sold
October 31, 2026
Sale
SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- OCTOBER 2026 | EUROPEAN INTERIORS & ESTATE COLLECTIONS

Lot description

(lot of 2) Native American sterling and silver (content unknown) jewelry set, including: (1) pendant necklace, pendant signed SC (Shawn Cayatineto, Navajo/ Dine, 20th c.), sterling silver naja with (three) bezel-set freeform turquoise cabochons, figural Yei terminals, on a strand of graduated bench beads and cylindrical spacer beads, (twelve) with stampwork motifs, conical findings and hook closure, pendant marked sterling, naja: approx 2 7/8"l, 2 5/8"w, necklace: approx 24"l; (pair) dangle earrings, for pierced ears, three graduated bench beads, the largest with scalloped stampwork motifs, with ear wires, unmarked, approx 1.5"l; 118.5 grams total (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: Curated estate merchandise from long-time antiques dealers NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.