Zuni ArtistsFadrian/Vivica BowanniePERFECTLapisInlayCut Out925Pin/Pendant

  
Zuni Pueblo artists, Fadrian & his wife Vivica have been actively making jewelry for over 40 years & have been noted in Gordon Levy's 1980 book called, "Who's who in Zuni Jewelry".. They are beyond skilled in what they do & are masters that are known for their channel inlay work. If your one, who appreciates & admires great workmanship, then you will love this pin & will wear it with pride!

Lots of pride & love is obviously poured into this. To hand cut each stone, down to the exact millimeter & shape, is something not everyone can do & will be the main thing you will notice about this & is much more obvious in darker stone, cluster work, if the artist is off. The pin/pendant is actually made of ONE piece of sterling, that has been'cut-out', with lots of time spent, filing between each & every section. The Afghanistan Lapis is a deep, rich blue & is made with a'flush-inlay technique, where the stone is'shaved' down to the height if the bezel.

This is a real keeper, that is made by one of the best from the Zuni Pueblo! The last photos is a pair of earrings listed by this husband & wife duo. ARTISTS: Fadrian & Vivica Bowannie.

HAND SCRIPT HALLMARK: F V Bowannie. PLEASE READ TERMS BEFORE PURCHASING. I gladly accept a return if defective.. The item "Zuni ArtistsFadrian/Vivica BowanniePERFECTLapisInlayCut Out925Pin/Pendant" is in sale since Tuesday, September 20, 2016. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Pins, Brooches".

The seller is "platadesantafejewelry" and is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Metal Purity: 925
• Jewelry Type: Pin or Pendant
• Signed?
  : Hand Etched"F V BOWANNIE/ZUNI"
• Artisan: Fadrian & Vivica Bowannie
• Main Stone: Deep Blue Lapis
• Tribal Affiliation: Zuni Pueblo
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Brand: Fadrian & Vivica Bowannie
• Material: Lapis
• Country of Origin: USA