spiny oyster (spandela shell), high grade turquoise, mother of pearl, onyx, sterling silver

silver mosaic style. onyx is carved in the wings

2 1/16” wide x 2 5/8” tall

silver buttons edging the figure are all soldered on

circa 1940s-1950s

excellent condition

ex: Private Collection

(j2240)

$950.

This knifewing god figure is very high quality. It was clearly made by master artist(s) at Zuni. It is known that C G Wallace, the trader at Zuni, brought in a few Navajo silversmiths to work with the finest Zuni lapidaries. The silverwork in this pin is likely the result of that collaboration.