Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Owl Pin/pendant Reginda Kallestewa

  
ZUNI STERLING SILVER & INLAY OWL PIN/PENDANT BY REGINDA KALLESTEWA. Zuni jeweler Reginda Kallestewa made this beautiful owl pin/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 Jet, Turquoise, and Mother of Pearl Shell.

1 1/16" wide x 1 1/4" 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 petit point work.