Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Kachina Pin/pendant By Beverly Etsate

  

ZUNI STERLING SILVER & INLAY KACHINA PIN/PENDANT BY BEVERLY ETSATE. Zuni artist Beverly Etsate made this exquisite kachina pendant.

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 Mother of Pearl Shell, Coral, Turquoise, and Jet. It can also be worn as a pin. 1 7/16" wide x 1 15/16" 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.