Lucille Platero

Navajo jeweler Lucille Platero made this well detailed Kokopelli pin with a 1" pin back.  It has a bright turquoise stone set at the waist.

Size: 1.75" H x .75" W

Navajo jeweler, Lucille Platero, did a lovely job hand-stamping this sterling silver dragonfly pin. The pin can also be worn as a pendant by slipping a chain through the pin.  Bright blue turquoise sits in the center of the wings. More about dragonflies below.

Size: 2" H x 1.25" W

Dragonflies have different, yet similar meanings throughout Native America.  In Zuni, they are messengers between this world and the next and are related to the coming rains and corn.  In other tribes they are strong protectors as dragonflies are one of the very few creatures that can fight while flying backwards.  They are known to watch our backs and offer protection.  Their symbol is a vertical line with two horizontal bars, and can be seen on war shirts, shields and painted on horses going into battle.

Navajo jeweler Lucille Platero created these sterling silver Kokopelli earrings.  The stamp-work is beautiful and the bright turquoise in the center is a lovely accent. More about Kokopelli below.

Size: 2" H (includes wires) x .75" W

Kokopelli images are on rocks along trade routes from the Southwest and into Mexico.  Many think that before he entered a village he played his flute to let people know he was arriving, and his rounded back was a pack containing the trade items.  There may have been generations of Kokopelli who traveled.

Navajo jeweler, Lucille Platero, made this Kokopelli pendant and did a lovely job hand-stamping designs on the body. It has a turquoise dot set above his sash belt. Each one has different stamped designs and we will pick the best for you. More about horses below.

Size: 1.5" H x .375" W

The image of Kokopelli is on rock art from the Southwest United States into Mexico along ancient trade routes. He is believed to have been a trader, playing his flute and traveling from village to village. He would bring news of what was happening along his route and trade goods from many places. He is associate with fertility due to the festivities that happened when he arrived.