Native American Zuni Inlay Sun Face Pin By April Unkestine

  

ZUNI INLAY SUN FACE PIN BY APRIL UNKESTINE. Zuni artist April Unkestine made this beautiful Sun Face pin.

(Can also be worn as a pendant). Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. The pin is inlaid with Turquoise, Jet, Coral, and Mother of Pearl Shell. For the Zunis, the Sun symbolizes abundance, positive energy, happiness and peace. 2 1/8" wide x 2 1/8" 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 petite point work.