Zuni Inlay Flower Pendant by Lasiloo

Signed by the artist, Lasiloo. Certificate of Authenticity included.

Silver chain pictured is not included.Zuni inlay jewelry describes a technique by which pieces of stone or shell are cut to fit into channels in the silver (also referred to as channel work). Each stone is cut, then ground to its final shape and set into the channels in the sterling silver. Some Zuni silversmiths also create their inlay jewelry absent the channels, preferring to inlay the stones directly next to another stone. Many stories have been told describing the reasons why an artist makes a certain piece of Native American jewelry and the mystical significance a particular piece holds, however, the vast majority of Zuni Indian jewelry is made because the silversmith desires to express an artistic design using sterling silver and genuine stones. Put simply, it is the artist’s way of making a living.
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$33.00