Zuni Maiden Balancing Her Water Jar
Madeline Beyuka
- About The Zuni Maiden Balancing Her Water Jar
Construction of shank and subject maiden's form is accomplished in sterling silver. A low-dome half-round drawn wire of 1/8" width was used for the simple band attached to the center of the figure's back plate. Mill-rolled sheet was used for the outline bezel as well as details of the full color inlay. Jet, coral, turquoise, melon shell and mother of pearl in vibrant hues were meticulously cut, carved and precision fit to create the sweet faced young woman balancing a water jar on her head.
Madeline's exquisite work reflects, with loving care, the nobility, strength and traditional ideals of her culture and Zuni women in particular.
Savvy Price $685.00
Gallery Price $795.00
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| Description | Construction of shank and subject maiden's form is accomplished in sterling silver. A low-dome half-round drawn wire of 1/8" width was used for the simple band attached to the center of the figure's back plate. Mill-rolled sheet was used for the outline bezel as well as details of the full color inlay. Jet, coral, turquoise, melon shell and mother of pearl in vibrant hues were meticulously cut, carved and precision fit to create the sweet faced young woman balancing a water jar on her head. Madeline's exquisite work reflects, with loving care, the nobility, strength and traditional ideals of her culture and Zuni women in particular. |
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| About the Artist | Born 1935, former wife of Eddie Beyuka, Madeline stamps her work MB. This Zuni jeweler is known for her Zuni maidens and eagle dancers. She is cited in numerous publications touting American Indian jewelers and favors making bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, pins and rings using silver, turquoise, jet, mother-of-pearl and coral. |
| Medium | Sterling silver, jet, coral, turquoise, melon shell and mother-of-pearl |
| Troy ounces | .37 troy ounces |
| Size | Figures is 2 1/4" height X 1" width X 1/8" depth. Ring size is 6 3/4. |
| Signed | "MB" vertically stacked on back of ring's face |
| Date of creation | 1960's - mid 1970's |
| Condition | Perfect ! |
| Description | Zuni women, in all their beauty of soul and dignity, were a favorite subject of Madeline Beyuka. Madeline was the mother of nine (9) children, three of whom became jewelry artists: Jonathan, Filbert and Christine. |
| Provenance | CNC |
| Gram weight | 11.6 grams |
is Corinne Cain, ASA
Phoenix, AZ
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