Description
Zuni jeweler Quintin Quam made these lovely Hummingbird earrings. Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. The earrings are inlaid with Coral, Mother of Pearl Shell, Penn Shell, Malachite, Spiny Oyster, Abalone, and Jet. Quintin domed these earrings, giving them a great shape. Weighs 12 grams. Signed
3/4” wide x 2 1/2” long
With ear wires are 3 1/16” in length
Artist card included
Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo in New Mexico, and because of its location, Zuni is the most traditional. Continuing to make jewelry, fetishes, and pottery, most of the people of Zuni are artists. Zuni jewelry makers are known for lapidary skills including inlay, needlepoint, and petit point work.
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| Weight | 1 lbs |
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