Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver .925 inlaid Necklace Signed by Artist, Pendant

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Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver .925 inlaid Necklace Signed by Artist, Pendant:
$499.00

This is a wonderful Zuni Native American sterling silver and inlay sunface necklace and earring set. This beautiful handcrafted set is hallmarked \"R Lateyice Zuni\" which represents the Zuni artist Randolph Lateyice. The necklace features a center sunface pendant consisting of inlaid turquoise, coral, black jet and mother of pearl. There are three dangles below the pendant consisting of two inlaid turquoise drops and an inlaid coral, turquoise, mother of pearl and black jet sunface kachina. Side panels of inlaid black jet and mother of pearl adorn the centerpiece. The hand made link chain with an extender chain attached measures 18 1/2\" long. The sunface centerpiece including the dangles, measures 3 1/4\"L by 1 1/2\"W. The necklace is not marked sterling which is so often the case with older Native American pieces but is guaranteed to be sterling (tested).
To the Zuni, the Sunface represents prosperity, happiness, peace, hope, optimism, and positive energy. The sun gives warmth and makes life, growth, and beginnings possible. The sun also represents stability and continuity.