Description
Fannie Chavez Navajo sterling silver high grade turquoise modernist necklace. Circa last quarter of the 20th century, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No apparent issues. 27" long necklace, other measurements in pictures.
Diné artist Fannie Chavez is known for her silver jewelry. She learned her silversmithing from her mother and great-grandfather on the Navajo Nation and has been active ca. 1971 to present day.
Fannie Chavez (1944- ) Fannie Platero is the daughter of Mary Platero and Arturo Chavez. She is mother to Patricia Platero.
Fannie‘s early stamps are Fannie Platero between 2 rounded lines, Navajo; FNE Platero, Sterling; also used F; now stamps F.C.
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