The inverted crescent used in Squash Blossom
necklaces originated in the Paleolithic period and is called *naja*
by the Navajo. It represented the Phoenician goddess of fertility,
Astarte. It was mentioned in the Book of Judges, adopted by the
Moors as a bridle ornament and brought to the Americas by the
Spanish. The Navajo chose it for their beautiful Squash blossom
necklaces. This bowl is based on a necklace created in the 1920's
by the first woman Zuni silversmith.
The bowl comes in three sizes with it's matching
doily. And you have a regular necklace design to use on matching
items, or to adorn a black shirt as I am going to do.