NATIVE AMERICAN

ZUNI STERLING SILVER & SPINY OYSTER BRACELET BY RICKY BOOQUA

Zuni artist Ricky Booqua made this beautiful bracelet.  Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills.  Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting.  The bracelet is sterling silver and inlaid with Spiny Oyster  Weighs 16 grams.  Signed.

The entire inner circumference is about 6  3/4”, including 1  1/4” opening.  (Fits a 6  3/4″ wrist).   (This bracelet cannot be bent to fit your wrist.)

 

5/16” wide

 

Artist card included


Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo in New Mexico, and because of its location, Zuni is the most traditional.  Continuing to make jewelry, fetishes, and pottery, most of the people of Zuni are artists.  Zuni jewelry makers are known for lapidary skills including inlay, needlepoint, and petite point work.



Native American Jewelry