Description
An Attractive and Highly Detailed Vintage Silver Zuni ”Knifewing God” Pin, by Bowman Paywa, circa 1940’s/60’s. This intricately decorated piece is made using blue turquoise, jet, red coral and spondylus, very much displaying the features Paywa is known for including the incised wings, turquoise ear decoration and kilt motif. Approx. 6.5cm tall, 6cm wide. [see Toshio Sei, ”Knifewing and Rainbow Man in Zuni Jewelry, pg 44 for matching examples].