Native American Zuni Inlay Thunderbird Pin/pendant By Fabian Cellicion

  
ZUNI INLAY THUNDERBIRD PIN/PENDANT BY FABIAN CELLICION. Zuni artist Fabian Cellicion made this wonderful Thunderbird pendant. The pendant is sterling silver and inlaid with Jet, Coral, Turquoise, and Mother of Pearl Shell. Can also be worn as a pin. 1 3/16" wide x 1 3/4" 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.