Donovan Nez Wild Horse Pendant

This handcrafted pendant is an authentic piece of Navajo jewelry attributed to artisan

Donovan Nez. It features a large, oval cabochon of Wild Horse stone, characterized by its stark white magnesite base and intricate, web-like reddish-brown.

The pendant showcases traditional Navajo silversmithing techniques with a high level of detail:

Stone: An oval "Wild Horse" magnesite (sometimes referred to as Wild Horse Turquoise, though it is not a true turquoise).
Silverwork: The stone is set in a smooth bezel, surrounded by a scalloped "sawtooth" or "sunburst" border. Small sterling silver beads (raindrops) are placed at intervals around the perimeter for added texture.
Bail: The oversized, tapered bail is a signature element, featuring hand-stamped traditional Navajo designs like sunbursts and half-circles