A Bit About The Piece:
Handmade stone inlay Zuni pendant featuring the motif of a chief.
Details, details…
The Stones: Turquoise, Coral, Mother of Pearl, Jet, Bone, Agate
- 5 polished turquoise pieces (blue)
- possible turquoise origin: Sleeping Beauty Mine, Arizona
- 2 polished pieces of coral (orange)
- 3 polished mother of pearl pieces (white)
- 7 polished jet pieces (black)
- 5 polished pieces of bone (yellowish)
- the chief’s face appears to be red-stained bone
- 7 polished pieces of agate (brown)
The Setting: Inlay Stone Hidden Bail Pendant
- .925 sterling silver, solid
- measurements: 49.74mm (1.9″) x 40.88mm (1.6″) x 5.4mm (not including hidden bail)
- Zuni Indian made
- circa 1960’s
- weight of piece: 22.44 grams
- hidden bail opening width: 2.05mm (and can be modified)