NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI STERLING SILVER & INLAY RING BY DEIRDRE PANTEAH 11

Zuni artist Deirdre Panteah made this magnificent ring out of sterling silver, Turquoise, Lapis, Coral, and Jet. Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. Weighs 6 grams. Size 11. Signed. tapers 3/16″ to 1/2″ 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.