JSW778 Peyote Bird Pin

Sterling Silver Peyote Bird pin by Navajo silversmiths Albert and Jacqualine Cleveland. The 1 3/8” x 2 1/4” hand stamped pin has a 3/8” x 5/8” green turquoise stone.

Albert Cleveland is of the Dashchanii clan and was born on the Navajo reservation near Mt. Taylor. He and his wife live near Gallup, New Mexico. His brother is Bobby Cleveland and his parents Etta and Philip Cleveland. Cleveland signs his pieces AC if he works on them alone or AJC when his wife Jacqualine works with him. Albert Cleveland works in a retro style, reminiscent of the 1940’s curio shop work which featured Native American symbols such as Eagles, Thunderbirds, Bears, Peyote Birds and other animals. The Cleveland’s are known for their traditional jewelry made with old tools from their family.