Lambert Homer Sr. is best known for his exquisite channel and mosaic inlay jewelry. He is one of the first jewelers to work for Trader C.G. Wallace, starting in the late 1920's. This beautiful 1940's Zuni Sun-Mask set is inlaid with natural Blue Gem turquoise, jet, mother of pearl and red ox-blood coral. A beautiful necklace with 12 smaller inlaid sunface blossoms and matching earrings. The silver beads are also hand crafted.
The beautiful necklace set measures, 17" long, with an additional 2" x 2 3/4" naja. The smaller sun-mask blossoms and screw back earrings measure 1 1/8" in circumference. Very precise inlay with with top quality materials add the final touch to this lovely set.
Reference to similar work is found in the C.G. Wallace 1975 auction catalog on page 3.
