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Zuni bracelet with knifewing design

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
inside dimensions: 2 3/8" diameter. 1 1/2" from front to back opening. back opening is 1 5/8" wide
1930s-1950s
ex: Private Collection

C G Wallace was the trader at Zuni during the era in which this bracelet was made. Wallace was determined to sell jewelry that was high quality and he encouraged the artists who sold their jewelry to him to make certain styles, including mosaic inlay, channel inlay, and petit point. This bracelet is an example of mosaic inlay, which requires great lapidary skill along with silver skill.

Wallace also employed several Navajo (Dine’) silversmiths to work with the best of his lapidaries. Jewelry such as this show the collaboration, with quality silverwork as well as stone work.

More Information

Origin:	United States, New Mexico
Period:	1900-1949
Materials:	silver, spandela shell (spiny oyster), turquoise, mother-of-pearl, jet
Condition:	New. excellent condition
Gemstones:	Turquoise
Metals:	Other, Silver
Styles / Movements:	American Indian
Incollect Reference #:	791624

Message from Seller:

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.