Sand Cast Sterling Silver Cross Pennant - Opal
Sand casting is the oldest form of Navajo silversmithing, It starts with a design made out of tufa or other stone, liquid Silver is then poured into the mold. It is then shaped and polished some times the artists leave the rough mold patterns in the final product for added beauty and texture. A lab created opal is placed in the center of the cross.
Made by Navajo Silversmith artist Lucy Dickson
Dimensions are: 3 cm H by 2 cm W.
Sand casting is the oldest form of Navajo silversmithing, It starts with a design made out of tufa or other stone, liquid Silver is then poured into the mold. It is then shaped and polished some times the artists leave the rough mold patterns in the final product for added beauty and texture. A lab created opal is placed in the center of the cross.
Made by Navajo Silversmith artist Lucy Dickson
Dimensions are: 3 cm H by 2 cm W.
Sand casting is the oldest form of Navajo silversmithing, It starts with a design made out of tufa or other stone, liquid Silver is then poured into the mold. It is then shaped and polished some times the artists leave the rough mold patterns in the final product for added beauty and texture. A lab created opal is placed in the center of the cross.
Made by Navajo Silversmith artist Lucy Dickson
Dimensions are: 3 cm H by 2 cm W.
