Presented in this lot is a Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Alpaca Silver Butterfly Pendant by Lakota Sioux Native American Indian artist Armand American Horse.
The piece displays Alpaca Silver construction designed in the image of a butterfly. The pendant shows a tooled design with a separation between the wings, with seven (7) small Sleeping Beauty cabochons surrounding a much larger cabochon centered between the wings and a stamped Alpaca Silver bail. The meaning of the Butterfly symbol signifies transformation as the ugly caterpillar changes into the beautiful butterfly. The butterfly is also believed to be a messenger from the spirit world. The message the butterfly brings depends their color. A butterfly who lands on your shoulder brings you comfort. The artist's hallmark is stamped on the reverse side of the pendant. This Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Alpaca Silver pendant is stunning in its beauty and striking in its detailed handmade construction, no marring noted. Measures 2"W x 2.75"L including the bail.