Matching Necklace, Bracelet, & Ring Set
A - Zuni inlay Thunderbird Naja style necklace using jet, turquoise, shell, and coral. One large bird with 4 smaller matched birds on each side ending with a hook and eye clasp; Originally purchased Tila River Arts and Crafts; P.O. Box 457 Sacaton, Arizona $860.00.
B - Zuni inlay thunderbird bracelet using jet, turquoise, shell, and coral with silver 1" leaf on both sides of the bird.
C - Zuni inlay ring using turquoise coral mother of pear and onyx. Wings of tail feathers are outlines with pulled/twisted silver terminating in silver beads. Band is solid to midpoint then splits on both sides to point of attachment. See tag with 91.245A Original cost 36.00.
- Object: Matching Necklace, Bracelet, & Ring Set
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: A - Thunderbirds: LG - 2 3/4" long; SM - 2" long; Overall 17" doubled. B - 2" x 2" bird C - 1 1/2" l
- Culture Area: Southwest
- Cultural Group: Zuni
- Cultural Context: -
- Donor: Anthony and Alma Taveggia
- Catalog #: 91.245