Native American Zuni Sterling Silver & Inlay Thunderbird Pin By Verdel Niiha

  

ZUNI STERLING SILVER & INLAY THUNDERBIRD PIN BY VERDEL NIIHA. Zuni artist Verdel Niiha made this fantastic Thunderbird 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. 1 1/8" wide x 1 5/8" 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.