Zuni Turquoise Coral Thunderbird Sterling Silver Necklace

The mythical Thunderbird captured in a creative, skillful arrangement of inlaid Silver work. Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Coral, and black Jet set in Sterling Silver suspended on hand made Silver box link chain. The length of the necklace is 18", the center Phoenix is 2-1/4" by 2-1/4". The matching bracelet is 2-1/4" also and will fit up to a 6-3/4" wrist. The matching earrings are 1-1/4" long from the hook. This wearable art is a show stopper and a collectible treasure. Signed by the Zuni artist, SHACK, "Bobby Shack"

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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