Zuni attr Ed & Pablita Quam Roadrunner Pin Mosaic Inlay Abalone Cowrie Turquoise

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Zuni attr Ed & Pablita Quam Roadrunner Pin Mosaic Inlay Abalone Cowrie Turquoise:
$349.00

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This is a superb roadrunner pin that is expertly worked in mosaic and stone to stone inlay with beautiful stones of two kinds of brown shell, abalone, jet and turquoise with dot inlay at the eye and silverwork that is beautiful, too, at the base, with three pieces of turquoise set in bezel settings. There\'s a double beak and double crest. The inlay work is the best possible quality, and the stones are all hand cut and buffed and fit perfectly. The neck of the bird is lighter brown, spotted and the comb and beak just wonderful, tiny inlay work that is perfect. The piece of abalone is just right and there is a great amount of iridesence to the entire piece which becomes more spectacular the longer you examine it. It is 1-1/4\" (3.18 cm)wide and 1\"(2.54 cm) high and weighs 4.3 grams. It tests at least coin silver. All the great artists created roadrunners and I believe this one is made by Ed and Pablita Quam based upon a signed one I recently bought that is similar but more recent. This is an older piece and quite exceptionally beautiful. I consider it to be museum quality. It is great for a collection and to wear. It will be greatly admired. This one is special. It\'s in great vintage, wearable and collectible condition. You\'ll love it!

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