Zuni rainbow god pin
made out of sterling silver, spiny oyster (spandela shell), turquoise, onyx, and mother of pearl.
elaborate silverwork
circa 1930s
excellent condition
(SW)
$1500.
(J1773)
CG Wallace, the trader at Zuni, brought Navajo silversmiths to Zuni. These Navajo silversmiths worked in collaboration with the best of the Zuni artists, producing elaborate and high-quality works. This pin is an example of that collaboration.
Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC
520 East 72nd Street, Suite 2C
New York, New York 10021
(by appointment only)
