Pendant is 3” tall and 1.5” wide
Bail fits up to 8mm
Made By Oscar Alexius
Born in 1949, Oscar Alexius was a man of many talents. He was a bull rider, eyeglasses repairman, and started silversmithing in the 70s. He honed his craft at Chet Jones’s Zuni shop and later for Don Tanner at Shush Yaz in Gallup, NM. Alexius is best known for “old‑style” Navajo jewelry — hefty pieces featuring strong stampwork and large stones, often turquoise, coral, variscite or stone inlays. Belonging to the Salt Clan, Alexius divided his time between Window Rock, AZ (Navajo Nation capital) and Yatahey, NM. He participated in senior rodeo circuits and serving as a bull‑riding director until his death in December 2020.
This bold 3-inch pendant showcases a richly patterned natural stone—believed to be either polished petrified wood or brown banded agate. The warm earth tones and organic swirls in the stone bring to mind ancient landscapes, fossilized forests, and the passage of time itself.
Framed in sterling silver with clean traditional lines, this piece carries the quiet strength of the Southwest. Whether worn as a personal talisman or added to a collection, it’s a striking example of Navajo artistry grounded in natural beauty.
Pendant is 3” tall and 1.5” wide
Bail fits up to 8mm
Made By Oscar Alexius
Born in 1949, Oscar Alexius was a man of many talents. He was a bull rider, eyeglasses repairman, and started silversmithing in the 70s. He honed his craft at Chet Jones’s Zuni shop and later for Don Tanner at Shush Yaz in Gallup, NM. Alexius is best known for “old‑style” Navajo jewelry — hefty pieces featuring strong stampwork and large stones, often turquoise, coral, variscite or stone inlays. Belonging to the Salt Clan, Alexius divided his time between Window Rock, AZ (Navajo Nation capital) and Yatahey, NM. He participated in senior rodeo circuits and serving as a bull‑riding director until his death in December 2020.
This bold 3-inch pendant showcases a richly patterned natural stone—believed to be either polished petrified wood or brown banded agate. The warm earth tones and organic swirls in the stone bring to mind ancient landscapes, fossilized forests, and the passage of time itself.
Framed in sterling silver with clean traditional lines, this piece carries the quiet strength of the Southwest. Whether worn as a personal talisman or added to a collection, it’s a striking example of Navajo artistry grounded in natural beauty.
