This is a massive Morenci Turquoise nugget heavy sterling silver necklace pendant from Navajo artist Alvin Joe (also known as Al Joe, A. Joe, A.J. or Avin Joe). Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip Joe who was taught by his uncle Kenneth Begay. Avin learned the basics through observation and developed his skills by taking silversmithing classes ag Ganado High School. During the next several years, Avin worked with various metals to learn their properties, reaction to heat, stamping, etc. and since the mid 1990s has worked almost exclusively in silver, perfecting his skills, to become a master silversmith, building top quality pieces featured in the finest galleries, museums and collections around the world. The necklace pendant shows a heavy sterling silver worked design with large 5/8-inch round barrel bead bail slide. Signed on the back, “AJ NAVAJO STERLING”. The condition of this necklace pendant is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this pendant is 3 3/8" x 2.5". The collective weight of this pendant is 45 grams.