Native American Zuni Silver & Inlay Sun Face Pin/pendant By April Unkestine

  

ZUNI STERLING SILVER & INLAY SUN FACE PIN/PENDANT BY APRIL UNKESTINE. Outstanding Sun Face pendant by April Unkestine. Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. The pendant is inlaid with Jet, Turquoise, Coral, and Mother of Pearl Shell.

Can also be worn as a pin. (Chain not included) HALLMARKS-ACU, Sterling. For the Zuni, the Sun symbolizes abundance, positive energy, happiness and peace.

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.