This beautiful necklace from Zuni artists Augustine and Rosalie Pinto is adorned at center with a Mudhead inlay of turquoise, coral, onyx, and mother of pearl, set in sterling silver flanked by an additional four Mudheads each in their own sterling silver bezel frame. A great addition for any collector of Zuni or Native American jewelry!
Augustine and Rosalie Pinto were the last of the great Zuni Silversmiths who worked by hand without the use of electricity. They specialized in Mosaic Inlay...a style created in Zuni by Teddy Weahkee. Mosaic inlay is much like a puzzle, inlaying one piece against another without using silver channels for support.
Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Notable Marks: ARP ZUNI NM
Measurements: Chain: 26" long x 3.8mm; Pendant: 3.25" long x 1.6" wide
Condition: Great condition.
Jewelry Disclosure:
We want you to love any piece you purchase from us. Please note that the majority of our jewelry items are pre-owned unless otherwise stated. This means they have the usual aspects of pre-owned jewelry, such as light signs of wear or patina. Vintage and antique gems may display light wear to facets commensurate for age. If there is a major dent, ding, flaw, or chip, it will be noted in the description. Please review all photos carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.
