This highly collectible Zuni artist, active since 1945, and winner of numerous awards for her cluster, petit point jewellry, selects the finest turquoise, shaped to perfection. cf:Amercan Indian Jewelry I, by Gregory Schaaf, p.264. Inner measurement: 5" + 1" gap. Centers cluster: 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" center stone has hairline.
A fine example of a ca. 1950's Zuni stone-to-stone inlay of a knifewing figure. Set in serrated bezels with turquoise, onyx, coral, mother of pearl; some carving of wing and tail feathers. 2 1/4"Lx1 3/4"W.
Ca. 1920's/30's, Zuni cluster bracelet set with high grade turquoise from various mines; adorned with twisted wire and applied rosettes. 5 1/2" inner, + 1 1/4" gap.
Ca. 1940's/50's necklace by Frank Patania, set with nugget turquoise in serrated bezels. Largest center segment 1 1/4" x 3/8".14 3/4"L, including extender.
This unusual Navajo necklace is made up of eight rectangular Pilot Mountain (?) turquoise, set in stamped silver frames, the largest of which is 1"x7/8". Overall length is 28". Excellent condition.
Intricate workmanship is invested in this
heavy gauge sterling buckle; detailed stamping, with an applied Hopi dancer.
3"x2 1/2". Initialed B.L.K., sterling.
A well-worn bracelet,made of a double row of drawn, twisted wires, set with thirteen natural, high grade turquoise, some chips, hairlines, bead accents between stones. inner: 5 1/2", 1 1/4" gap. 1/2"W. Ca. 1930's.
