Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Stamped Canteen Flask, 71.5g View Watchlist >
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Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Stamped Canteen Flask, 71.5g
This finely crafted Navajo canteen-style flask is made of tested sterling silver and richly decorated with traditional stamp work. Both sides feature bezel-set natural turquoise cabochons, averaging 6.28 × 11.51 mm, with an additional turquoise adorning the lid. A twisted silver chain securely attaches the cap, itself set with turquoise, completing the piece’s balanced and intricate design.
Weighing 71.50 grams and measuring 3.84″ × 2.61″ × 1.73″, this flask was created in the mid-to-late 20th century, echoing earlier Navajo snuff and tobacco canteens. Its domed concha construction, precise radial stamping, and gemstone accents highlight the technical mastery of Navajo silversmiths, who elevated utilitarian objects into artful expressions of cultural identity.
Compact yet substantial, this flask embodies the rarity and skill of Navajo silverwork. Highly collectible, it serves as both a display-worthy artifact of Southwestern tradition and a conversation piece for serious collectors of Native American jewelry and silver.
Condition:
In good condition. Turquoise stones are secure in their bezels with natural matrix inclusions. Surface wear and tarnish are consistent with age and handling. The silver has not been polished, allowing the buyer to preserve its natural patina or restore its shine as preferred.
Dimensions & Weight:
- Overall: 3.84″ × 2.61″ × 1.73″
- Average Stone: 6.28 mm × 11.51 mm
- Weight: 71.50 g
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