Native American Zuni Inlay Jewelry

The artisans mostly all reside in zuni new mexico and the main industry for that area is their native american zuni jewelry.

Native american zuni inlay jewelry.

Zuni indian jewelry sterling silver inlay sunface cross pendant clayton vacit. Thoughtful design in native american zuni jewelry. In addition to their historical contribution to stonework the zuni were the second native american group to learn and adopt mexican silver smithing techniques for artistry. Native american zuni judith homer carved red white bear sunface fetish pendant.

This style was first mastered by the zuni and has become a favorite type of jewelry in the modern market. One of the most popular is what is known as inlay jewelry. Since working with silver it has become the primary basis in zuni jewelry. Since working with silver it has become the primary basis in zuni jewelry.

In addition to their historical contribution to stonework the zuni were the second native american group to learn and adopt mexican silver smithing techniques for artistry. Jewelry made by the zuni native american tribe covers a wide variety of styles and designs. Sterling silver zuni inlay post hoop earrings glenetta luna. Native american zuni inlay mother of pearl butterfly pin pendant tamara pinto.

Native american jewelry zuni inlay red cardinal cuff bracelet dee dee panteah. Native american indian jewelry. Combining the working of silver smithing today the zuni are best known for their inlay style. Native american jewelry comes in a wide variety of styles.

Zuni native american jewelry makers also favor inlaid stones. Since working with silver it has become the primary basis in zuni jewelry. Combining the working of silver smithing today the zuni are best known for their inlay style. These colorful mosaics often depict elements of nature or the tribal community.

Gemstone mosaics are a popular trend in zuni jewelry. Zuni indian jewelry sterling silver inlay butterfly pendant a. The zuni s spent years developing their own styles and distinctive designs. Combining the working of silver smithing today the zuni are best known for their inlay style.

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Inlays create a gemstone mosaic sometimes creating traditional images like sunface some inlays separate stones with slivers of sterling silver to create geometric designs.