Vintage Raymond Boyd Navajo Bird Inlay Silver Brooch Pendant
Vintage Raymond Boyd Navajo Bird Inlay Silver Brooch Pendant
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A striking round silver brooch by Raymond Boyd, a Navajo/Diné silversmith from Vanderwagen, New Mexico. Boyd is best known for his colorful bird motifs, featuring Zuni-style inlay.
At the center is a bird on a black onyx branch, surrounded by green leaves and red flower buds. The inlay includes malachite, aventurine, red coral, black onyx, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, and jasper. The wing sits slightly higher on the body and features fine incised details, giving the bird extra relief.
Around the edge is a graphic border of alternating black and bright blue triangles. This clean framing creates a beautiful contrast with the more natural depiction in the center.
On the back, there is both a brooch pin and a fixed pendant loop. The piece can therefore also be worn as a pendant, although it is offered here without a chain. The back is hand-signed: “Raymond Boyd – Vanderwagen, N.M.”
The brooch is in good vintage condition. The silver shows superficial scratches and normal signs of wear. The colorful inlay is complete and has been beautifully preserved.
Details
Maker: Raymond Boyd
Origin: Vanderwagen, New Mexico, United States
Attribution: Navajo/Diné, with Zuni-style inlay
Period: second half of the 20th century
Material: silver, malachite, aventurine, red coral, onyx, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, and jasper
Dimensions: diameter approximately 4.9 cm
Weight: approximately 18.8 grams
Wear: brooch or pendant
Signature: hand-engraved “Raymond Boyd – Vanderwagen, N.M.”
Condition: good vintage condition with superficial scratches and normal signs of wear
Note: supplied without a chain
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