A beautifully crafted Dragonfly pendant/pin by well-known Zuni artist Gomeo Bobelu (C:1964-2022). Gomeo was born at the Zuni Pueblo in N.M. He attended school in Oklahoma and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a very spiritual man and was very active in many important causes to the Native Americans. Gomeo was killed in November of 2022. A 2023 documentary film was made about his life and his work fighting against discrimination and adversity.
This
outstanding pendant/pin features a beautifully designed Dragonfly with deep green turquoise stone. A hand-crafted chain accompanies the pendant. There is a deep patina on the entire piece. The pendant measures 4 1/4" tall by3" wide. Hallmarked GOMEO Zuni.
