Lot 1220

An Impressive and Highly Decorative Vintage Silver Zuni Beaded Necklace, featuring a number of ”Knifewing” figures of different sizes, by Alonzo Hustito, circa 1940’s. The figures are inlaid with blue turquoise, very reflective mother of pearl, red coral and jet with handcrafted chequer board detail and very intricately carved silver feathering to the outer edges of the upturned wings and tail. Approx. 68cm in length, largest decoration, approx. 9cm tall, 8cm wide, the smaller decorations are approx. 6cm tall, 5cm wide., the largest decoration approx. 8cm tall, 8cm wide, the smaller decorations, approx 3.5cm tall, 4cm wide.

Sold for: £1100

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Description

An Impressive and Highly Decorative Vintage Silver Zuni Beaded Necklace, featuring a number of ”Knifewing” figures of different sizes, by Alonzo Hustito, circa 1940’s. The figures are inlaid with blue turquoise, very reflective mother of pearl, red coral and jet with handcrafted chequer board detail and very intricately carved silver feathering to the outer edges of the upturned wings and tail. Approx. 68cm in length, largest decoration, approx. 9cm tall, 8cm wide, the smaller decorations are approx. 6cm tall, 5cm wide., the largest decoration approx. 8cm tall, 8cm wide, the smaller decorations, approx 3.5cm tall, 4cm wide.