Zuni artist Quintin Quam made this wonderful Quail ring.  Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills.  Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting.  The ring is inlaid with Lapis, Laboratory Opal, Turquoise, Coral, Penn Shell, Mother of Pearl Shell, and Jet.  Weighs 10 grams.  Size 7  1/2.  Signed

 

5/8” x 1  9/16″

 

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.