Antique Sterling Silver & MOP Indian Head Inlay Brooch Pin 55mm x 35mm

Antique Sterling Silver &amp; MOP Indian Head Inlay<br>Brooch Pin <br>55mm x 35mm<br><br>Previously owned, in very good or better condition.<br><br>55.1mm x 35.6mm rectangle.<br><br>From my 93 year old mother's collection of mixed rare &amp; vintage buttons &amp; brooches<br>From a box marked Turtle &amp; silver, containing this unique and obviously rare brooch.<br><br>Dark brown translucent turtle shell base, inlays of silver and mother of pearl.<br>There is no hallmark.<br><br>After an exhaustive search, I'm unable to determine the origin of this piece.<br>Possibly native American, possibly southwestern American or even Mexican.<br>Any help in identifying, would be appreciated.<br><br>The exact age is not known, I believe this could be from before 1970.<br><br>The pin closure on the back is bent slightly and could be straightened.<br><br>Please view all pictures closely as they are part of the description.<br><br>Thanks for viewing !<br><br>Shipments leave here at 7 AM Pacific time daily. <br>Payment conformation by 7 PM (M-F) will be sent the following morning.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>Hutch <br>.<br>.