Frank Patania, Silver Thunderbird Pin with Turquoise Cabochon

Item: JOJ1430P
Material: silver and turquoise
Size: 3" x 3 1/8"
Period: Historic
Origin: Italian
Artist: Frank Patania Sr.

An early to mid 20th century silver pin by Sicilian American artist Frank Patania. The pin is in the form of a thunderbird with chiseled feather detail on the wings and tail and a single rectangular shaped cabochon of natural green turquoise set in a handmade flat silver bezel and a stamped triangle border at center. The artist's hallmark is clearly visible on the reverse.

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