Zuni Indian Jewelry Genuine Turquoise Coral Jet Bird Sterling Silver Money Clip

This Zuni Indian Jewelry Genuine Turquoise Coral Jet Bird Sterling Silver Money Clip is a great way to keep your cash in style. This money clip is a sensational example of Zuni Indian artistry. The Pueblo Indian bird design was created from hand cut stones of genuine Turquoise, genuine Coral, Jet and Mother of Pearl. The Turquoise, Coral, and other gemstones have been inlaid into Silver channels that were soldered to the shining Sterling Silver clip. This money clip is 1" wide and 2" long. Cash not included. Inlay may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of kind made money clip you'll receive.

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