Knifewing Pin & Rainbow God Earrings Set

Incredibly detailed set, they are perfect scaled down versions of their 1930's counterparts. These early 1940's Zuni creations were designed to blend with a more urban world, while sacrificing nothing of their traditional roots. The inlay work is meticulous and accomplished using only the four sacred direction colors and materials. The silver settings are masterful creations that further extend and complete the figurative stone on stone inlay! The jet, turquoise, white and red abalone shell, in their richly ornamented settings would complete a silk or cashmere suit as well as a flannel shirt and jeans.

The best book to explain the steps in creating Zuni cluster jewelry is Oscar Branson's Indian Jewelry Making. Volume II. Look at page 48 illustrating each step to create a cluster bracelet.