Zuni Bracelet with Knifewing Design [SOLD]

This Zuni bracelet is a brilliant piece of Native American jewelry. Crafted with exceptional skill, the bracelet features a four-part silver foundation adorned with intricate Knife Wing designs, silver stars, Zia Suns, and arrows.

The centerpiece of the bracelet is a magnificent Knifewing figure, meticulously crafted using a stone-to-stone inlay technique. Zuni artisans are renowned for their mastery of this technique, and this bracelet is a prime example of their artistry. The Knifewing figure is composed of beautiful blue-green turquoise, red-orange spondylus shell for the arms and body, white shell for the legs, and deep black jet for the eyes.

The Knife Wing design, popularized in the 1930s, is a powerful symbol in Zuni culture. While the original design may have been altered for public use, this bracelet showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors that make Zuni jewelry so captivating.

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Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this Zuni Bracelet with Knifewing Design is from a jewelry collector in Denver

Recommended Reading: WHO'S WHO IN ZUNI JEWELRY by Gordon Levy, Published by Western Arts Publishing Co., Denver

TAGS: Southwest Indian Jewelry, Zuni Pueblo