BRACELET signed Augustine & Rosalie Pinto ZUNI \"MUDHEAD\" Sterling Silver FINE
![BRACELET signed Augustine & Rosalie Pinto ZUNI \](img-large/g/CE0AAOSwA3dYh2sQ/s-l1600/BRACELET-signed-Augustine-Rosalie-Pinto-ZUNI-MUDHE.jpg "BRACELET signed Augustine & Rosalie Pinto ZUNI \")
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
BRACELET signed Augustine & Rosalie Pinto ZUNI \"MUDHEAD\" Sterling Silver FINE:
$780.00
ZuniAugustine and Rosalie Pinto
\"Mud Head\" Medallion Bracelet
Signed
Sterling Silver, Coral, Jet, Turquoise, and Mother of Pearl
Very Good Condition!
Bonus Book (pictured above and described below*)
Dimensions
5.25\" around the inside + 1.6 gap = 6.85\"
2.5\" across the inside from side to side
2.3\"h. on the face from top to bottom
64.2 grams = 2.26 Troy Ounces
Description
This is an amazing Augustine and Rosalie Pinto signed mosaic overlay MudHead Bracelet! It is all intact and I hope you can take the time to look at the magnified pictures to appreciate the wonderful sculpted pieces of stone and shell.It is in very good condition to excellent conditionand you will notice from the pictures that it hasmoderate tarnish and little wear after being worn over the years. There are no missing pieces, no chips, and no damage that I could find of any kind. It is 2.3 inches tall.
This is signed with the Hallmark ARP shared by Augustine Pintoand his wife Rosalie. It is also stamped \"STERLING\" and is guaranteed to be authentic.
Augustine was born in 1921. He worked in jewelry from before 1966 until at least 1975. He died in 2002. Rosalie became active in jewelry in 1975. This bears the correct Pinto Hallmark. It can be clearly seen on the back of the center piece. The Pintos (and now their daughter Beverly Etsate) are quite famous for their distinctive hand-carved mosaic inlay work. Please, take the time to use the magnified picture feature to examine the remarkable contour achieved on the Mud Head figure and how animated he seems to be.
This is what is considered a \"Book Piece\" in the trade. It is not the exact item pictured in the included book that will be shipped to you separately, but serves as a reference example and may be enjoyed by you in your library as part of your jewelry collection. The book is asterisked below and is in good condition with the exception of a pen inscription of the store where it was purchased. It is a bit of a rarity.
This Pinto Mud Head Necklace is a real treasure and would represent an investment in a remarkable heirloom made my a master of Zuni jewelry couple. There is evidence of only light wear. This was very well cared for. It is a remarkable value if it is right for you!
Thank You!
Recommended Reference Books - Theseartistsarereferenced if there is a page # shown below
\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I\" - Gregory Schaaf- page 256
\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY IIl:M-Z\" - Gregory Schaaf - page 141-142
\"HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST\"- Barton Wright - page 136
\"THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER\" -Billie Hougart - page 271
\"ZUNI JEWELRY\" - Theda and Michael Bassman
*\"ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLEVOLUMES 1-3\"- Barbara& Ed Bell, Volume 1- page 36
\"KNIFEWING AND RAINBOW MAN IN ZUNI JEWELRY\" - Toshi Sei - pages133
\"KACHINAS AND CEREMONIAL DANCERS IN ZUNI JEWELRY\" - Toshi Sei- pages 23, 32,47, 49, 50, 51 52, 143
Reference only Necklace P
BRACELET signed Augustine & Rosalie Pinto ZUNI \"MUDHEAD\" Sterling Silver FINE:
$780.00