Zuni Signed Sun Face Inlay Pendant and Brooch Native American Jewelry

  

Bring home a stunning piece of traditional Zuni lapidary art with this vintage handcrafted sterling silver Sunface inlay brooch and pendant. Featuring intricate stone-to-stone and mosaic inlay work, the medallion depicts the sacred Zuni Sunface symbol-representing balance, life, and the elements-expertly fashioned from luminous white mother-of-pearl, vibrant turquoise, dark jet, and a touch of red coral. Adding incredible movement and style, a series of five matching dangled tassel drops hang from the base, each detailed with complementary stone inlay and delicate stamped silver beads. Designed with a versatile pinback and a hidden or integrated bail loop, this piece can be worn seamlessly as a statement brooch or hung as a necklace pendant.

A wonderful collectible addition to any Southwestern or Native American jewelry collection. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a rich, natural aged patina on the sterling silver. Hallmark: Signed on the reverse in hand-etched script (artisan signature is traditional and artistic/unreadable). Measurements: Medallion is approximately 1.75 inches wide, with an overall length of 2.75 inches including the dangling tassels. Weight: 17.5 grams (White shell variant).