NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI STERLING SILVER & INLAY RING BY BEVIS TSADIASI 10 1/2

Zuni artist Bevis Tsadiasi made this beautiful ring. 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, Coral, Mother of Pearl Shell, Laboratory Opal, and Jet. Weighs 8 grams. Size 10 1/2. HALLMARKS-BT, Sterling (note-there is natural pitting in the coral) tapers 3/16″ to 9/16″ 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.