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Zuni knifewing god pin

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Zuni knifewing god pin
spiny oyster (spandela shell), high grade turquoise, mother of pearl, onyx, sterling silver

silver mosaic style. onyx is carved in the wings

2 1/16” wide x 2 5/8” tall

silver buttons edging the figure are all soldered on

circa 1940s-1950s

excellent condition

ex: Private Collection

(j2240)

$950.

This knifewing god figure is very high quality. It was clearly made by master artist(s) at Zuni. It is known that C G Wallace, the trader at Zuni, brought in a few Navajo silversmiths to work with the finest Zuni lapidaries. The silverwork in this pin is likely the result of that collaboration.

More Information

Period:	1900-1949
Condition:	Good.
Metals:	Silver
Styles / Movements:	American Indian
Dealer Reference #:	j2240
Incollect Reference #:	657658

Message from Seller:

For over thirty years, Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC has been nationally recognized as a premier dealer in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer jewelry from Taxco, Mexico.