Rare Zuni happy butterfly waving Sterling Silver Mosaic Inland Brooch Necklace For Sale

The Zuni Pueblo artisans of western New Mexico are highly celebrated for their intricate lapidary work, specifically their multi-stone channel and mosaic inlay techniques. In this style, semi-precious gemstones and organic shells are meticulously hand-cut, polished, and set into sterling silver channels to form vibrant designs Whimsical Details: Beyond traditional geometric inlay, this specific butterfly stands out due to its playful figurative design, including a stylized cartoon-like head and a welcoming, waving hand structure. Versatility: Many vintage Zuni butterfly pieces of this scale feature both a top bail for a necklace chain and a rear pin clasp, allowing them to be styled interchangeably as a pendant or a brooch Gemstone & Shell Elements: The colorful mosaic includes vibrant sleeping beauty turquoise, white mother of pearl, orange spiny oyster shell, and dark black jet or onyx stones. Pendant mesures 3"¾ tall by 3"⅛ Sterling silver chain mesures 19"⅞ inches long total weight 40.0grams