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Zuni, inlay stones, coral and shells, needle point, sunface

The Zuni people are a small tribe located in the southwestern United States. They are direct descendants of the "Anasazis," who long ago, held large territories and a lot of wealth.

 

The Zuni, not greatly concerned with conflicts issues and other turf wars, have managed to remain little influenced by the outside world. Living mainly in the Pueblo Zuni in New Mexico, they remain autonomous and resistant to the changes taking place around them. They have been able to protect themselves, especially by avoiding getting involved in problems that do not concern them.

 

Today, although most of them are farmers, many of them are skillful jewelers well known for their marvelous marquetry work, for the famous "Needle Point" (geometrical shapes composed of very finely carved turquoise), as well as for their small "Fetishes" sculptures (protective animals made of stone).

The Zunis jewels, mainly inlaid with Turquoise "Sleeping Beauty" (Arizona); mother-of-pearl, coral and pebbles, represent among others the emblematic "Thunderbird" (mythical creature of the West) without of course forgetting the "Sunface", Sun God (symbol of life) omnipresent in their creations.

The various Zuni collections available at Harpo will show you all the meticulousness necessary to create these jewels full of magic and stories, with a savoir-faire passed down from generation to generation for more than 100 years.

Selection of the month

    • Man Navajo sterling silver ring. 4 furrows. Width : 17mm This ring is made in sterling silver.  Proudly handmade in USA. If you don't find this ring in your size, please contact us, we may have it in stock.
    • Woman One of a Kind piece Navajo ring made of a Kingman turquoise (Arizona) set in sterling silver. This ring is representative of the traditional Navajo silversmithing: the turquoise is set in a hand-carved setting and is surrounded by a silver twist wire, reminding the need to tame the stone as we tame a wild animal.  Stone size (HxL in mm) : 25mm x 17mm This ring is in sterling silver.   Proudly handmade in USA.If you don't find this ring in your size, feel free to contact us, we may have it in stock.  
    • Man Zuni ring This sterling silver ring is inlaid of black-jet, coral and turquoise.  The handmade Zuni inlay is a gathering of different stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl, black jet), carved and put together in order to create a thin geometrical pattern. The piece is then polished in order to give a smooth and elegant finish to the jewel. Size of the centrale piece (in mm): 20mm x 13mm This ring is in sterling silver.  Proudly handmade in USA. If you don't find this ring in your size, please contact us, we may have it in stock.
    • Woman Navajo earrings.  Squash blossoms carved in sterling silver.  Squash is an element we can easily find in Native's arts, as it is an essential crop of their farming culture. Dimensions (H x l) : 21mm x 9mmThese earrings are made in sterling silver.  Proudly handmade in USA. 
    • Woman One of a Kind piece Zuni earrings made of coral and black-jet inlay set in sterling silver.  The handmade Zuni inlay is a gathering of different stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl, back jet), carved and put together in order to create a thin geometrical pattern. The piece is then polished in order to give a smooth and elegant finish to the jewel. Dimensions (H x L) in mm: 90mm x 7mm These earrings are made in sterling silver. Proudly handmade in USA.
    • Woman One of a Kind piece Navajo earrings. Pilot Mountain turquoises (Nevada) set in sterling silver. These earrings reflect the traditionnal work of the Navajos: The turquoises are surrounded by a twist wire, reminding the need to tame the stone as we tame a wild animal. Dimensions (H x L) in mm: 53mm x 18mm These earrings are made in sterling silver. Proudly handmade in USA.
    • Woman Fetishes necklace. Animals carved in apple coral on Heishi apple coral and turquoise beads string. Main pendant representing an eagle, incarnation of divine power.  Length (in inches): 27,5Clasp in sterling silver.  In a time when the Zuni tribe lived from agriculture and hunting, the hunters couldn't do with these amulets and would never forget to bring them during their expeditions. The fetishes assure benevolence of the soul. Each animal represents its spirit, its own inner force and protects its owner.   Proudly handmade in USA. 
    • Woman Liquid silver necklace. Lapis-lazuli mix and sterling silver tubular beads (heishi), on nylon string. Liquid silver is a traditionnal Navajo work. Tubular beads (called heishi) are hand-strung together in order to create one or several strands. This gives a fluid aspect to the jewel, that makes think to silk or water running on the skin, explaining why the Navajos gave this name to this process.  Setting and clasp in Sterling Silver. Length in inches : 16. Proudly handmade in USA. 
    • Woman Liquid Silver chocker necklace with central Concho. Onyx mix and sterling silver tubular beads (Heishi). 5 strands.  Liquid silver is a traditionnal Navajo work. Silver tubular beads (called heishi) are hand-strung together in order to create one or several strands. This gives a fluid aspect to the jewel, that makes think to silk or water running on the skin, explaining why the Navajos gave this name to this process. Setting and clasp in Sterling Silver.Length in inches : 11 1/2 with 4 adjustable chain.Concho diameter : 18mm. Proudly handmade in USA.
    • Woman Dragonfly Navajo Brooch. 
    • Unisex Navajo brooch, stamped of fine patterns with a Fox turquoise (Nevada) set on. 
    • Unisex Zuni pin - Sunface Sunface is the sacred Sun Father, symbol of life. It is made here using the inlay process, in black-jet, coral, mother-of-pearl and Sleeping Beauty turquoise (Arizona).  The handmade Zuni inlay is a gathering of different stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl, back jet), carved and put together in order to create a thin geometrical pattern. The piece is then polished in order to give a smooth and elegant finish to the jewel. Diameter : 40mmSetting in Sterling Silver.  Proudly handmade in USA. 
    • Unisex One of a Kind piece Zuni belt buckle in sterling silver inlaid with Sleeping Beauty turquoise (Arizona), coral, mother-of-pearl and black jet. The handmade Zuni inlay is a gathering of different stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl, black jet), carved and put together in order to create a thin geometrical pattern. The piece is then polished in order to give a smooth and elegant finish to the jewel.  This belt buckle is designed with a composition divided in 4. The number 4 is very common in Native art and handcraft. It can remind the 4 cardinal points, 4 winds, etc. Suitable for a leather width of 1.4Size (HxL in inches): 2'' x 2.6 Setting in sterling silver.  Belt buckle back in iron.  Proudly handmade in USA.  THE LEATHER BELT IS SOLD SEPARATELY.For Leather Belts : please go to category Belts
    • Unisex One of a Kind piece.  Oval Navajo belt buckle with traditional carvings. This bracelet is representative of the Applique handcraft, a well-known process in Navajo silversmithing. The traditional Applique technique includes shapes such as leaves, feathers, and squash blossoms (the suash being an essential crop for the Natives). All these elements are cut from silver sheets and then soldered onto an underlying piece.  Suitable for a leather width of 1.4 Size (HxL in inches) : 2.1 x 2.8  This belt buckle is made in sterling silver.  Belt buckle back in iron.  Proudly handmade in USA.  THE LEATHER BELT IS SOLD SEPARATELY.For Leather Belts : please go to category Belts
    • Unisex One of a Kind piece Sterling silver belt buckle made up of 4 elements inlaid of Sleeping Beauty turquoise (Arizona), coral, mother-of-pearl and black-jet.  This beautiful designer belt is called Ranger Buckle and is a timeless US Western fashion accessory.   The handmade Zuni inlay is a gathering of different stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl, black jet), carved and put together in order to create a thin geometrical pattern. The piece is then polished in order to give a smooth and elegant finish to the jewel.  Suitable for a leather width of 18mmWidth of the buckle (in inches): 1.5 The setting of this belt buckle is in sterling silver.  Proudly handmade in USA.  THE LEATHER BELT IS SOLD SEPARATELY - Please contact us for more information.   

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