This is an amazing vintage Navajo silver pin. It's the New Mexico state bird - that quick roadrunner! Sterling silver. The pin measures around 1"¼ x 14mm Sturdy 3.1 grams. Cir Mid Century in Navajo and Southwestern spiritual traditions, the roadrunner is a sacred "medicine bird" representing protection, speed, strength, and wisdom. Its unique zygodactyl footprint—an "X" shape—is revered for its ability to confuse evil spirits by hiding the bird's direction of travel. It is considered a bringer of good fortune and a protector against negative energies.
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