Zuni Channel Inlay Knifewing Brooch/Pin ca. 50s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1960: item #656442
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What a dramatic, wonderful choice of colors in the design layout on this unusual Zuni pin. The sharp angles and the flattened bits of wire used to outline the piece are a nice touch, too. Note the sharp inlay cuts at the knee, and the way the black and white inlay is used for the skirt as well as the band of black for a sash. It's a very artistic composition.Made ca. 1950s. The bright white shell used overall makes the one section of pink shell, or possibly mother of pearl, above the head al... Click for details

FINE AUSTIN WILSON RING

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #656407
051707B

A beautiful example of this important Navajo silvermith's artistry. Austin Wilson was active from the 30's-50's. High grade spiderweb matrix turquoise framed with twisted wire, in a four split shank ring. Turquoise: 3/4"L x 3/8" at widest; Size 6 1/2; excellent condition. Ca. 1940's/50's.

CA. 1940'S "CHILD'S" SQUASH

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #656338
051707A

Although this could be worn by an adult, as Squash necklaces go, the scale of this one is small: 16"L; cast naja, with an inner hands naja enclosing a high grade tuquoise; 2"L x 1 1/2"W. Most likely restrung on silver wire. Excellent condition.

LARGE NAVAJO TURQUOISE/CORAL RING

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1960: item #656214
051607

Ca. 1950's Navajo ring set in a serrated bezel with a quality turquoise and coral in a silver setting with applied silver accents. 2"L x 1/2"W; split shank. Fine condition.

CHANNEL INLAY BIRD SQUASH

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1980: item #656016
051607

A beautifully crafted Zuni, channel inlay squash necklace, ca. 1970's, of stylized birds, inlaid with onyx, turquoise and MOP. The center bird measures 2 3/4"L x 2 1/2"W; There are 10 smaller birds measuring 1 1/2" x 1 3/4"; 30" length. Excellent condition.

LARGE PETRIFIED WOOD PIN

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #656002
051607

A ca. 1940's petrified wood pin, Navajo, of interesting formation, set in a silver beaded and twisted wire frame. 1 5/8"x 1 1/2". Excellent condition.

Large Zuni Sunface Bolo Tie

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1980: item #655665
BO-26

Exuberant, large Zuni sunface bolo utilizing golden lip mother of pearl in contrast to the pale blue turquoise outer stones. Inner face is inlaid with jet, coral, mother of pearl and turquoise. Tips are also inlaid with coral, turquoise, mother of pearl. Signed 'P. Lonjose' and 'Zuni'.

Sterling silver. Measures: 3" x 3" Tips: 1 1/2"... Click for details

Vintage Zuni Thunderbird Bolo Tie

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1970: item #655664
BO-23

Extremely fine inlaid Zuni Thunderbird bolo with penn shell, coral, turquoise and mother of pearl. The deep brown penn shell gives the bolo a warmth seldom found in similar bolos inlaid with jet. Unsigned. Zuni made.

Measures: 2 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Ram's Head Bolo by E. Qualo

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1970: item #655662
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This is an extraordinary piece by Zuni artist, Effie Qualo. Ram's head inlaid in shell and onyx, set in a hand cut bezel with delicate handstamping around the outer edges. Diameter: 2 1/4". This is a bolo tie which can of course be worn as a necklace also. Amazing piece from the 50's or 60's.

Old Zuni Channel Inlay Earrings ca. 50s

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1960: item #655642
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These intricate stone to stone inlay earrings, which use spiny oyster, turquoise, mother of pearl and jet, required perfectly cut stones to fit against each other within the saw tooth bezels (i.e. no pre-existing metal framework as in so much of the inlay pieces one sees today -- a much easier process). Also, rather than plain "raindrops" these have impressed designs for an additional detail. Overall, very well done. The sunface image is featured at the top, which would be featured on one's ... Click for details