Featured in this lot we have a Vintage Fred Harvey Era Navajo Silver Thunderbird Ring, circa 1920s - 1930s. The ring displays an artisan silver craftsmanship with overlays of a thunderbird and arrows motif. Fred Harvey jewelry was made for the non-Native tourists along the Santa Fe railroad lines, in hotels and retail shops run primarily by the Fred Harvey Company. Although many pieces from this period were unsigned, they were often made by skilled Native American artisans from the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Pueblo communities hired by Harvey; artisans whose techniques had been passed down through generations. Navajo silversmiths played a central role in developing lightweight stamped silver cuffs and rings. Their contributions shaped the aesthetic of the Fred Harvey style, even as they worked within designs dictated by tourist preferences. Fred Harvey era jewelry is widely collected and sought after. It is easy to wear, and generally with a fair amount of ornamentation and stamping. In contrast to traditional Navajo or Pueblo jewellery of the 19th century, which was heavy and ceremonial, these pieces were lighter, more delicate, and more symbolic in design. The most recognisable motifs include thunderbirds, arrows, lightning bolts, whirling logs, sunbursts, and four-directional crosses. This ring features an overlaid Thunderbird flanked by arrows and surrounded by detailed stamping. The Thunderbird symbol represents power, protection and strength. A rich patina is noted. Ring size is 10.5, weight is 7.2gms.