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Zuni jeweler Quintin Quam hand crafted these gorgeous Eastern Blue Bird 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 Turquoise, Jet, Mother of Pearl Shell, Spiny Oyster, Lapis, and Malachite. Weighs 10 grams. Signed
11/16” wide x 2 1/16” long
2 1/2″ long (including ear wire)
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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