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Product code: 3176 Categories: Jewelry, Pins & Pendants$90.00
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Description
Zuni jeweler Walter Lalio Jr. hand crafted this lovely pendant. Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. The pendant is inlaid with Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl Shell. Weighs 2 grams. (Chain not included)
1 3/8” wide x 1 9/16” long
Artist card included
For the Zuni, the Sun symbolizes abundance, positive energy, happiness and peace.
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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