Traditional Zuni Genuine Turquoise Sunface Silver Necklace Chocker 0510-NK
Traditional Zuni Genuine Turquoise Sunface Silver Necklace
This is a rare beauty. This Zuni "Sunface" deity has been perfectly inlaid with gemstones of Black Jet, Turquoise, Coral and Mother of Pearl. This necklace was hand crafted with a Silver box link chain for a 22" adjustable length. The matching earrings are 1 1/2" long. This is a beautiful jewelry set that would make a great addition to anybodies collection.
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.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's 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. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC |