Zuni Inlay Zia Sun God Drops

Handmade with Abalone Shell, yellow lip, Coral, American Turquoise, Jet Stone and Sterling Silver.

Most closely associated with Zuni silversmiths, inlay work draws on stone-cutting traditions that predate European contact, with stones cut and fitted precisely into silver to create mosaic patterns.

In Navajo, Zuni and Hopi tradition the sun represents life, warmth, abundance and continuity, with the Zuni Sunface depicting the Sun Father with a forehead split to represent sunrise and sunset.

Sourced directly from Native American artists on the reservations of New Mexico and Arizona, handmade using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Length 4.3 x Width 0.7cm.

Code: C5045.