Description
Artist: Unsigned
Style: Heishi Necklace with Pendant
Pueblo: Zuni
Period: Vintage (1960-1990)
Materials: Turquoise, Coral, Shell, Jet, and Jasper
Length: 24″
Item: #5032
Traditional handmade Native American Indian Jewelry from Indigenous Pueblos of the Southwest. Guaranteed authentic. Excellent vintage condition.
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century Southwestern craftsmanship with this striking vintage Zuni necklace. This piece beautifully marries two iconic Native American lapidary techniques: a hand-strung heishi bead necklace and a masterfully crafted multistone mosaic inlay pendant.
The focal point of this necklace is a striking, geometric triangular pendant. True to the exacting standards of traditional Zuni lapidary work, the pendant features seamless block inlay, bringing together a vibrant, earth-toned palette of premium natural materials. The design elegantly bands together natural turquoise, red coral, white shell, and earthy green jasper, all precisely cut to fit perfectly together without silver channel dividers.
The pendant is suspended from a substantial, classic heishi necklace. The graduated disc beads—hand-cut from shell and natural stones—range from deep, rich browns to creamy whites and soft greens, perfectly complementing the colors within the inlay pendant.
Details:
- Authentic Vintage Zuni Craftsmanship
- Features seamless multistone mosaic inlay
- Hand-cut graduated heishi beads
- Premium natural stones including turquoise, coral, and jasper
Collector’s Note: A beautiful, wearable example of mid-century Zuni stone-cutting precision and earthy, organic design.
