Description
Zuni jewelry maker, Delbert Kallestewa hand made these lovely sun face earrings. Made out of sterling silver and inlaid with Turquoise, Wild Horse, Jet, Spiny Oyster, and Mother of Pearl Shell. For the Zunis, the Sun symbolizes abundance, positive energy, happiness and peace. Weighs 4 gram. Signed
With ear wires are 1 3/16” in length.
9/16” x 11/16″
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 | .5 lbs |
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