NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI STERLING SILVER & INLAY TURTLE RING BY KATHRYN QUALO 7 3/4

Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. The ring is inlaid with Turquoise, Cowrie Shell, and Jet stones. Hand made by Zuni artist Kathryn Qualo. Weighs 6 grams. Size 7 3/4. Signed 13/16″ 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 petite point work.