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LOVELY ZUNI INLAID SNAIL SHELL EARRING
LOVELY ZUNI INLAID SNAIL SHELL EARRING
 
Artist: Unknown

Circa: 1960's

Provenance: Private collection DV/CN
Our Price: $200.00


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Product Code: CDVER2
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Description
 
These lovely inlaid earring are Zuni channel work. Set with the most beautiful yellow/rainbow snail shell. The fine set inlay work, represents a very seasoned silversmith that took care when doing this work.

The earrings measures 1 5/8" long, with the top portion being 1/2" by 1/2'. These earrings have sterling screw backs.

Zuni jewelry both inlay and cluster work, are obviously some of the most difficult to create. Along with this work being very time consuming, the artist must master not only silversmithing, buy lapidary (stone cutting). Our respect for the many Zuni artist goes without question, as they are truly a gifted people.




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