Featured in this lot is a Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Hair Clips Collection, circa late Century. The collection includes one (1) claw clip with stamped sterling silver strips on either side displaying geometric and Navajo motif designs; two (2) matching sterling silver multi-stone snap clips featuring mother of pearl bird fetishes, carnelian and jet beads, silver beads and liquid silver strands; one (1) stamped Navajo motifs design sterling silver barrette, detached from backing clip; and one (1) sterling silver Sleeping Beauty turquoise bear paw barrette, pitting noted on surface. The Navajo, or Diné, began working silver in the 19th century. Navajo Silver Jewelry became a status symbol among the Navajos, the mark of wealth and prestige. Early Navajo smiths rocker-engraved, stamped, and filed designs into plain silver, melted from coins, flatware, and ingots obtained from European-American traders. Later, sheet silver and wire acquired from American settlers were also made into jewelry. The punches and stamps used by Mexican leather workers became the first tools used to create these decorations. Still later, railroad spurs, broken files, iron scraps and, later, piston rods became handmade stamps in the hands of these skilled artisans. The sterling silver displays rich patina throughout. Largest barrette measures 1.5"W x 3.5"L x 2"D, snap clips each measure 6.5"L. Combined weight is 70.3 grams.