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Small Rainbow God Pin

Zuni

About The Small Rainbow God Pin

Base, bezels and ornamentation are fabricated of sheet and wire rolled and drawn from ingot sterling.  A commercial pin with safety catch of sterling was furnished for the back.

Natural blue turquoise, white pearl shell, jet and orange spiney oyster shell were meticulously cut and fit to create the mosaic for each fitted bezel section of the Rainbow God's form.  Colors of these stone and shell pieces represent the blue, white, black and red of the sacred four directions.  His body presents a curved "rainbow", with arms up and knees bent.  He appears to dance.

Savvy Price $385.00

Gallery Price $475.00

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Description

Base, bezels and ornamentation are fabricated of sheet and wire rolled and drawn from ingot sterling.  A commercial pin with safety catch of sterling was furnished for the back.

Natural blue turquoise, white pearl shell, jet and orange spiney oyster shell were meticulously cut and fit to create the mosaic for each fitted bezel section of the Rainbow God's form.  Colors of these stone and shell pieces represent the blue, white, black and red of the sacred four directions.  His body presents a curved "rainbow", with arms up and knees bent.  He appears to dance.

About the Artist

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.

Culture American Indian, Zuni
Style Symbolism
Medium Ingot sterling silver with turquoise, spiney oyster shell, pearl shell & jet
Troy ounces .40 troy ounces
Size 2 1/4" height X 1 1/4" width
Date of creation 1930's
Condition Excellent
Turquoise Natural turquoise
Description Besides being a bringer of rain, the Rainbow God represents prosperity brought by rain and life itself !
Provenance B Nib
Gram weight 11.5 grams
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