NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI STERLING SILVER & MOTHER OF PEARL PENDANT BY MADERRAL KALLESTEWA

Zuni artist Maderral Kallestewa made this lovely pendant. Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. The pendamt is inlaid with Mother of Pearl Shell. Weighs 4 grams. (Chain not included) Signed 3/16” wide x 1 15/16” long Artist card included Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo in New Mexico, and because of its location, Zuni is the most traditional. Continuing to make jewelry, fetishes, and pottery, most of the people of Zuni are artists. Zuni jewelry makers are known for lapidary skills including inlay, needlepoint, and petit point work.