Native American Zuni Inlay Jewelry

The zuni s spent years developing their own styles and distinctive designs.

Native american zuni inlay jewelry.

Zuni jewelry view all jewelry pottery acoma pueblo pottery jemez pueblo pottery. Native american indian jewelry. Sterling silver zuni inlay post hoop earrings glenetta luna. 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.

Since working with silver it has become the primary basis in zuni jewelry. Inlays create a gemstone mosaic sometimes creating traditional images like sunface some inlays separate stones with slivers of sterling silver to create geometric designs. These colorful mosaics often depict elements of nature or the tribal community. Native american jewelry comes in a wide variety of styles.

Native american jewelry zuni inlay red cardinal cuff bracelet dee dee panteah. Combining the working of silver smithing today the zuni are best known for their inlay style. Bracelets for men women. The artisans mostly all reside in zuni new mexico and the main industry for that area is their native american zuni jewelry.

This style was first mastered by the zuni and has become a favorite type of jewelry in the modern market. Thoughtful design in native american zuni jewelry. Many pieces of traditional zuni jewelry feature. 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.

Zuni indian jewelry sterling silver inlay butterfly pendant a. Native american zuni judith homer carved red white bear sunface fetish pendant. Since working with silver it has become the primary basis in zuni jewelry. Zuni jewelry relies heavily on the use of turquoise to add beauty color and special significance to each piece.

Native american zuni inlay mother of pearl butterfly pin pendant tamara pinto. 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. One of the most popular is what is known as inlay jewelry. Gemstone mosaics are a popular trend in zuni jewelry.

Zuni native american jewelry makers also favor inlaid stones. Zuni indian jewelry sterling silver inlay sunface cross pendant clayton vacit. Combining the working of silver smithing today the zuni are best known for their inlay style. Since working with silver it has become the primary basis in zuni jewelry.

Native american zuni jewelry.