Vintage Sterling Silver 925 Southwest Yei Kachina Figural Stampwork Brooch Deity

Vintage Sterling Silver 925 Native American Yei Kachina Figural Stampwork Brooch Deity Fertility God Unsigned but has been acid tested to confirm metal purity. Approximate Measurements: 1.45 X 0.87 Weight in grams: 3.92 Very good vintage condition, pin in good working order, minimal signs of wear to the metal may be present such as fine scratches/dings visible using a jewelers loupe. Sterling Silver has been acid tested to confirm metal purity and gently cleaned leaving quite a bit of remaining This small wearable art pin is a great example of Native American silver and symbolism. Native American symbols are geometric portrayals of celestial bodies, natural phenomena, animal designs and totems. The meaning of the Yei symbol represents the Navajo Yei Spirit who mediates between humans and the Great Spirit.  Meaning of the Yei Symbol: Native American Indians were a deeply spiritual people and they communicated their history, thoughts, ideas and dreams from generation to generation through Symbols and Signs such as the Yei symbol (Yeii) . Native American symbols are geometric portrayals of celestial bodies, natural phenomena, animal designs and totems. The meaning of the Yei symbol represents the Navajo Yei Spirit who mediates between humans and the Great Spirit. The term Yei derives from the word Yeibicheii meaning the Holy People. Navajo Yei (Yeii) spirits, or deities, are believed to control elements such as the rain, snow, wind and sun and control the night and day. Most