Navajo Sterling Silver Eagle Feather

Navajo jeweler, Ben Begay, made this sterling silver eagle feather.  He beautifully detailed the feather.  There are two repousse domed stars under the wrapped quill.  The quill is wrapped with sterling silver wire and the end dangles onto the feather.  More about eagle feathers below. 

Size: 3.5" L x 2.5" W

The eagle flies the highest and sees the furthest of all birds.  In some tribes it is the guardian of the sky world.  Eagle feathers are held sacred because the eagle takes our prayers to the Creator.  Native American people receive eagle feathers to honor them for their accomplishments, act of courage or bravery.