Native American Zuni Inlay Dragonfly Pin/pendant By Angus Ahiyite

  

ZUNI INLAY DRAGONFLY PIN/PENDANT BY ANGUS AHIYITE. Zuni jeweler Angus Ahiyite hand crafted this lovely dragonfly pendant. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. The pendant is inlaid with Turquoise, Mother of Pearl Shell, Wild Horse, Lapis, and Spiny Oyster.

2 9/16" wide x 1 7/8" long. 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.