I thought of that song when I bought this piece. I can just imagine an old cowboy in his saddle and sombrero, loping along in his leather chaps through the sagebrush and canyons.
It is an old Navajo stamped cross, sterling silver and I just left it as I found it. It's very heavy for its size. Though I've been selling many of my old collections, I don't sell my old west or Native American pieces. I'm such a magpie.
Of course it might have belonged to a padre at one of the many missions out west....
Oh the stories they could tell - Pony Express, rattlesnakes, kachinas, the pueblos.
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I hope that's right. I have lost so much knowledge. I remember a story about that inscription scratched into a sandstone bluff along the trail. I think artifacts like yours should remain where they originated, and not be spread over the world as souvenirs or examples.
At least it is loved and appreciated and New Mexico, Texas and Arizona are right next door. Oklahoma means red man. Did you know there were over two thousand different native tribes? It is all interesting. I love the history.
Beautiful piece.
I know you have been selling many of your collections but I like the fact your saving one that mean so much to you. When you live somewhere (like we both do) so filled with a living history it is great to stay connected.
cheers, parsnip
Yes Gayle. Guess I keep them for the stories.
Yes. Archaeology and Natives Americans were my side field of interest. I knew so much about so many tribes, and now I scarcely recall their names.
That is such a fascinating item. Sarah x
Glad you like it Sarah. Our history is short compared to yours. I'd lose it if I lived over there. Oklahoma has strict laws on the old Native American artifacts and pottery. The old west - not.
When I look at these images, I am reminded of how I little I have seen of this country. Visiting New Mexico would be amazing as I am told that the cuisine is one-of-a-kind.
It sure isn't TexMex cuisine. I haven't seen much of it myself. Many states I haven't been to.
A neighbor has a friend that is an antique picker. He was admiring Menagerie Manor from across the road when boldness overtook him. He introduced himself and then told me that he was looking to purchase antiques. He bought quite a few things and really haven’t missed any of them. We have soooo many collections.
Oh the stories indeed...
History as I wish it had been taught.
Wonderful and such a great part of your country's history Donna. I have an Indian leather pouch and I did have a Navajo silver bracelet but I lost it !! XXXX
What do you like to collect Doc?
Funny I never liked history in school, but now it's bliss.
Funny you should say that Jackie, as quite a lot of old Native American items went to Europe I've been told.
I sang the song as I read the title of your post:) It's beautiful..do you wear it?
I have a photo that I took of my husband in his cowboy hat and boots in front of Rosa’s Cantina in El Paso. We have spent a good deal of time in the Southwest - I am a collector of Native American pieces as well. Don’t believe I’ll part with them until I leave this earth. We listen to books on CD of Tony Hillerman as we crisscross New Mexico and Arizona. So much beauty out there. Love your silver cross!
That is an exceptional piece.
I think it was Marty Robbins that sang it. I don't wear jewelry, just look at it in my cabinet of curiosities.
The southwest is so beautiful. I would love to visit Sedona, AZ. It spoke to me when I saw it.
You can tell I don't wear jewelry Michelle. I wouldn't have looked twice at it if it has been covered in diamonds.
Oh yes, there must be many wonderful stories in that lovely relic.
I think you're right Sandra.
Imagine the hands that held these items, and the places to which they were carried...
Though our history is short, much of it is unknown. In SE Oklahoma, there is a large runestone that they have researched. It was from a norseman long ago that had traveled the river ways and had carved in stone as a manner of claiming the valley he had found. Don't think the natives would have let him do that.
What a beautiful object. In it's present state it looks like a piece of carved ebony. Wouldn't it be marvellous to know it's history! The movement of objects and the temporary ownership of them fascinate me - hence my other blog about one hundred objects in my life.
Thank you Rosemary. I'm going there now.
It makes me want to go and watch Lonesome Dove again...
I loved the book, but never saw the movie. There are some good new westerns on Netflix.
Hope you've got your feet up and are enjoying your weekend.
I am Sandra and it makes me feel guilty. The feet up part.
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