Best Zuni Gary and Pauline Vacit, attributed, Knifewing Pin Inlaid Mosaic Inlay

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Best Zuni Gary and Pauline Vacit, attributed, Knifewing Pin Inlaid Mosaic Inlay:
$779.00

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This superb knifewing pin by Gary and Pauline Vacit is attributed on the basis of the details of the design, which they have used in other documented pieces. This is a particularly old and beautiful example, with a gorgeous array of turquoise and red shell ranging from red abalone that is very dark to very light in color, along with one piece of white clam shell and a piece of jet, and a similarly complex array in the turquoise examples used as used in the abalone, ranging from blues to greens, some with dark matrix and some with no matrix. The silver work is very fine with twisted wire framing and rows of stamped raindrops framing the bottom of the wings and tail as well as the earrings. Just a very fine and very beautiful work of art indeed. A nice solid weight and 14.3grams and a size of 2\" high x 1.5\" wide.

Gary Vacit was the son of Frank Vacit and Pauline was the daughter of Julalita Lamy, so both came from a spectacular lineage in Zuni jewelry making. This piece probably dates to the 1950s a stunning and early example in excellent vintage, wearable and collectible condition. Unsigned and not marked for silver content as is usual for those times, but unmistakably excellent. The rollover locking clasp works fine; no issues but very fine quality work, on this piece.

The legendary figure in Zuni – Knifewing – was half-man, half-eagle with knife-shaped feathers, or wings. Knifewing was a warrior known as the Great One who came down from his ethereal plateau to bestow wisdom, strength and courage amongst his recipients, only revealing himself to the warriors who serve as protectors of the Pueblo. Flint arrowheads found in and around Zuni area are said to have come from the wings of the Knifewing as he flew over the land.

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