UITA Thunderbird pin with blue turquoise signed "UITA 3" which was attributed to the Toadlana Two Grey Hills Trading Post in New Mexico

United Indian Traders Association (UITA) was formed in 1931 for the express purpose of ensuring the authenticity & quality of Native American Indian crafts on the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni reservations, this required all work to be completed by American Indians and no mechanization could be used

1" high x wing span 1 3/4" wide

3 grams

Rare find!