Navajo Girl

This rather large - more than 3 inches high - and rather striking pendant/brooch was donated for sale at the Bargain Loft. 

I have been researching it a little.  It is hand-made from silver and hand decorated, the neck is articulated so that it moves when worn.  It appears to represent a girl with a sun-goddess face.

On the back it has a maker's  mark indicating that it was made by a Native American jeweller and member of the Navajo tribe.

I have found a few similar pieces but nothing quite like it as yet.