Corn Maiden(Zuni) Pendant/Pin on 14K White Gold Interlocking Circles Chain(Italy).Italian Coral Beaded Necklace(handwoven)-Lariat style. Contemporary "Set" !!
Corn Maiden Pendant/Pin(Eldred Martinez-Zuni). Sterling Silver & Multi-Stone inlays.
Weight = 1.0 oz. Length = 4-1/4" Width = 1-3/8"max.
Signed -- Maker, type and location. Detailed silverwork and inlay carvings.
Inlays = Opal, Coral, Jet and MOP.
Italian(Italy) White Gold 14K. Interlocking circles design. Weight = 10 grams.
Length = 19". Clasp to pendant/pin tip = 14 inches. 14K & Italy stamps.
Italian(Italy) Coral Beaded Necklace -- Lariat style. Center cluster flower design.
Weight = 2.2 oz. Length = 37 inches. Round Ox Blood beads are 3.0mm to 4.0mm.
32 of the coral beads in the "flower slide" are barrel shape and 6.5 x 3.5 mm.
Valid appraisal from 2005. Flower cluster measures 1.5 x 1.5 inches.
Handwoven. No hallmark.
Eldred Martinez(Zuni) -- Master Jeweler and Silversmith. Born 1957.
Lives in Zuni Pueblo. Creations in multiple galleries. Multiple awards.
Owner/Collector's design for a jewelry "set". Unique and Special.