Vintage Myron Panteah Sterling Native American Bear & Feather Pendant + 24"Chain

* Pendant from Myron Panteah (1966–2016): Zuni/Navajo master silversmith. Born in Zuni, NM, 3rd-generation jeweler learned from his father (Wayne Panteah) & grandmother. Brother of Alex Sanchez.   * Trained under Hopi jeweler Duane Maktima at Pueblo V Design Institute.   * Early on, he focused on traditional Zuni stone inlay. After a severe right-hand injury limited his ability to hold small stones, he switched entirely to metalwork, becoming famous for fluid hand-sawed cutouts, overlay, and storytelling imagery. His signed pieces are finite and highly collectible.   * Stylized spiritual bear silhouette with 3 hand-sawed, textured dangling feathers and black onyx beads.   * Authentic Native American.   * Hand-stamped STERLING, Myron Panteah's script signature, and iconic walking bear hallmark.   * Each of the 3 dangling feathers is stamped STERLING and Myron Panteah on the reverse.   * Rare vintage sterling silver 7-sided (heptagonal) snake chain stamped PAOLO ROMEO / 925 ITALY on the clasp tag.   * 17.85g total weight (with chain).   * Pendant is ~3.5 long from top of bail to bottom of middle feather.   * 24 chain.   * Excellent vintage condition. Beautiful, unpolished patina emphasizes deep shadows of the intricate hand-cut lines. Look at all pictures for full condition details.  We are a pet-free/smoke-free household.   Feel free to reach out with any questions.