Necklace, Statement, Multi Stone, Knife Wing, Zuni, Handmade Beads, Vintage, Collector, 1907

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SQUASH BLOSSOM-STYLE NECKLACE THAT’S GOING TO STAND OUT, YOU’VE FOUND IT. 

This unique vintage Zuni beauty is a remarkable and rare collectible. Poised on a double strand of handmade desert pearls are a series of six colorful knifewing kachinas, crafted in intricate inlay of black onyx, turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl. The characters are accented by sterling silver scrolls, rope, and drop details. The statement squash blossom is centered by a larger (but otherwise identical) knifewing kachina in place of a traditional naja. A one-of-a-kind collector!

• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: XXXXX (etched - possible traders code)
• materials: sterling silver, onyx, turquoise, mother of pearl, orange spiny oyster
• measurements: pendant: 3" x 2", length: 26", total hanging length: 15 1/2"
• weight: 172 grams
• closure: hook & eye
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• no stone chips
• hairline fracture in coral leg and in turquoise in wing
• stone abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• light wear from use
• style: JN1907