Zuni Indian Turquoise Maiden Sterling Silver Necklace by Wasita

Zuni artist, Joyce Wasita skillfully created this artful arrangement of inlaid Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Pink Shell, Coral and black Jet on Sterling Silver. A colorful, fun and almost whimsical necklace to honor the Zuni Maiden. It's just full of natural beauty. This necklace has been hand strung with a double strand of Sterling Silver seam beads for a beautiful high shine. This necklace is 26-1/2" long. The matching post earrings are 1-7/8" long. Signed in script by the Zuni artist, Joyce Wasita. Check out our bracelet and ring sections for the matching ring and bracelet she makes.

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 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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