Native American Fine Art and Jewelry

Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Heartline Fetish Bear Overlay Cuff Bracelet

$98

Artist: Unsigned
Style: Cuff Bracelet
Pueblo: Zuni (A:shiwi)
Period: Vintage (1960-1990)
Details: Sterling Silver Overlay
Item: #5079

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Description

Artist: Unsigned
Style: Cuff Bracelet
Pueblo: Zuni (A:shiwi)
Period: Vintage (1960-1990)
Details: Sterling Silver Overlay
Item: #5079

Traditional handmade Native American Indian Jewelry from Indigenous Pueblos of the Southwest. Guaranteed authentic. Excellent vintage condition.

Our collection of handmade Native American jewelry represents the rich artistic traditions of Indigenous Pueblos and Native nations of the American Southwest. Each piece is carefully crafted by Native artists using traditional techniques passed down through generations, resulting in jewelry that reflects both cultural heritage and individual artistry.

Featuring genuine turquoise, shell, coral, sterling silver, and other natural stones, these designs are inspired by the land, spiritual symbolism, and time-honored Native motifs. Every bracelet, necklace, ring, pendant, and pair of earrings is created by hand, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike.

Sourced directly from Native artists and Pueblo communities, this authentic Southwestern jewelry is highly valued by collectors and those seeking meaningful, wearable art that honors Indigenous craftsmanship and tradition.

About the Pueblo

The Zuni Pueblo, located in western New Mexico, is known for its rich cultural heritage and skilled craftsmanship, particularly in jewelry making. The Zuni people have a long history of creating intricate and distinctive jewelry, using materials like turquoise, coral, shell, jet, and silver. Their jewelry designs often reflect their deep connection to nature, spirituality, and their cultural traditions.
One of the most notable styles of Zuni jewelry is the multistone inlay technique, where small stones are meticulously fitted together to form intricate patterns, such as animals, flowers, and geometric shapes. Zuni silversmiths are also known for their precision in creating pieces such as turquoise and coral necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, often featuring symbolic motifs tied to Zuni cosmology and beliefs.
Zuni jewelry is highly regarded for its craftsmanship and beauty, with each piece representing the artist’s skill and cultural identity. It continues to be a treasured art form, passed down through generations.