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Vintage Zuni mosaic inlay Disney-inspired ring in the form of Mickey Mouse

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
4 3/4 ring size (1 7/8” long)

onyx, mother of pearl, turquoise, yellow clam shell, spandela shell (spiny oyster), sterling silver

excellent condition (Mickey’s left ear has a replaced onyx stone)

circa 1960s-1970s

ex: Private Collection

This vintage Zuni ring in the form of Disney’s Mickey Mouse is a rare early work. It is part of a group of Zuni Disney character rings that came from a private collection. Each one of the rings in this collection was clearly made by a skilled Zuni lapidary who utilized high quality stones.

Dating this Disney jewelry has been a matter of using my knowledge combined with my instinct. I have erred on the side of caution when I listed them as having been made from the 1960s to the 1970s but they may well have been made earlier.

$1800.

(j2227)

More Information

In the Style of:	Disney Studios
Period:	1950-1999
Creation Date:	1960's-1970's
Gemstones:	Onyx, Turquoise
Metals:	Silver
Styles / Movements:	Other, American Indian
Incollect Reference #:	562224

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.