Native American Turquoise Watch Zuni Needlepoint Sterling Silver Ladies Watch.

The artist has slowed production down on these and we're lucky to get ten in a year. So, supplies are extremely limited! Beautiful, fine genuine Turquoise in a detailed traditional design. You will love keeping time with this pretty watch. The Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty Mine Globe, AZ. Each little piece is hand cut and set in its own tiny bezel. The tips are 3/8" wide and attached to an adjustable stretch band and a complementary watch face for your convenience. The free watch faces are 1" wide and may vary. Signed Zuni and SML by the Zuni artist.

The Zuni Indians learned to silversmith from the Navajo in the early 1870's. The Zuni, because they had permanent homes unlike the nomadic Navajo, were able to use many tools that the Navajo could not easily carry with them. With the lapidary wheels they began cutting stones and using the silver to hold their stones in patterns. Today, Zuni silversmiths are known for their lapidary skills. Both channel inlay (using precisely cut stones set on silver to form figures and designs) and cluster and needlepoint (setting small, similarly cut stones in geometric patterns) are traditional Zuni styles.

The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry because of its natural hardness and consistent color. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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