This pendent brooch by Zuni silversmiths Sadi & Morris Laahte is handmade. The sterling silver with channel inlay makes the fantastic rendition of the traditional Sun God Face; materials include mother-of-pearl, coral, turquoise, and jet.
Choose to wear as a pin or add a chain to wear as a pendant a sturdy loop is bulti to the piece.

Zuni Pueblo artists Sadie and Morris Laahte are a husband-wife team that are well known for their precise channel and mosaic inlay work in jewelry making. They started making jewelry together in the 1970s.
One of their favorite designs is the well-known and respected Zuni Sun Face. The Sun Face is an ancient symbol in Zuni culture. It represents the sacred Sun Father. The Zuni people honor the Sun's vital role in changing seasons and successful crops, recognizing that the warmth of the sun sustains life, enables growth, and brings joy and prosperity. The round motif of the symbol depicts the Sun with a forehead split down the middle to reflect the infinite balance between sunrise and sunset. Rectangular eyes and a round mouth complete the face, and the whole is encircled by feathers that radiate outward like sunlight. Source: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Morris passed on in 1987 and Sadie passed on shortly afterwards. They were known as some of the best Zuni artists in their prime during the 60’s and 70’s. The Laate’s collaborated often with well-known Hopi silversmith Preston Monongye. Mr. Monongye did sandcast and tufa cast work and/or silver overlay and his work brings in upwards of $4000+ per item. I figure the Laate’s would do the stone inlay for him. Beautiful high end vintage Zuni Sunface collector’s inlay

Marked
With pictograph logo of the Laahte's
Tested sterling

Measures
1 1/2" Across

Condition
Rising in the east setting in the west this in is just the BEST!
Excellent see photos no damage found.