{"product_id":"peterson-johnson-navajo-sterling-silver-turquoise-hair-barrette","title":"Peterson Johnson Navajo Sterling Silver \u0026 Turquoise Hair Barrette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavajo sterling silver and turquoise hair barrette by Peterson Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distinguished by its elaborate silverwork and strong sculptural presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe slightly curved silver body is centred by a large turquoise cabochon, beautifully coloured in vivid blue-green with contrasting dark matrix. The stone is held in a finely serrated bezel and surrounded by an intricate, symmetrical composition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandcrafted flowers, feathers, leaves and flowing silver scrolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broad scalloped silver ground is decorated with finely incised radiating lines, creating depth behind the applied ornament. The combination of polished highlights and darker recessed areas emphasizes the extraordinary precision of the workmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is clearly signed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePETERSON JOHNSON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNAVAJO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTERLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial and highly decorative piece of Navajo silverwork that functions both as a wearable hair ornament and as a collectible example of contemporary Native American jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise cabochon with dark matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerrated silver bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied silver flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-worked feathers and leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver wire scrollwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved and stamped details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalloped silver backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurved construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair barrette mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSigned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeterson Johnson \/ Navajo \/ Sterling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 57 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 cm \/ 4.72 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.3 cm \/ 1.69 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Curved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial weight and generous dimensions give the piece considerable presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peterson Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural affiliation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navajo (Diné)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southwestern United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver and turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 20th century \/ contemporary Native American jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1956, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeterson Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e began working in silver in 1976. A self-taught Navajo silversmith, he became known for exceptionally precise workmanship and richly detailed interpretations of traditional Navajo jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis meticulous approach has reportedly earned him the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Machine”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e among fellow artists. His work has received awards in the American Southwest and is collected for its distinctive combination of technical precision and elaborate floral and feather motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis barrette is particularly representative of that approach: the ornament is not simply applied decoration, but a carefully constructed composition in which feathers, flowers, scrolls and the central turquoise form a balanced sculptural whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large central cabochon has an attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-green colour with contrasting dark matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving each area of the stone an individual appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone has been left in a relatively natural, irregular outline rather than cut into a perfectly standardized geometric form, complementing the organic character of the surrounding silverwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sterling silver shows light surface marks and minor signs of previous handling consistent with age and use. The recessed areas retain darker oxidation that emphasizes the relief of the decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turquoise is securely set and presents natural-looking matrix and surface variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decorative silver elements appear complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned as a functional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehair barrette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the gently curved form follows the shape of the head while the large silver composition creates a dramatic focal point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 cm long and 57 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a substantial piece of jewelry rather than a small everyday hair clip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts clear artist's signature, elaborate construction and strong visual identity also make it particularly suitable for a collection devoted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavajo jewelry, Native American silverwork or Southwestern studio jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther information about Peterson Johnson and his work can be found in the article:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Navajo Silversmith Peterson Johnson's Work is Unique and Amazing” – Native American Jewelry Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54991299674450,"sku":"M6814","price":155.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/6814-7.png?v=1791470262","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/products\/peterson-johnson-navajo-sterling-silver-turquoise-hair-barrette","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}