Vtg Zuni Native American Sterling Silver Multi Stone Inlay Roadrunner Pendant

Description

View Vtg Zuni Native American Sterling Silver Multi Stone Inlay Roadrunner Pendant with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Includes the fine link chain shown in the photos. Vintage Zuni Multi-Stone Inlay Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pendant NecklaceUp for auction or sale is a beautiful vintage Southwestern Native American Zuni pendant necklace featuring a highly detailed mosaic channel-inlaid roadrunner. This iconic mid-century style piece showcases exquisite stone-to-stone lapidary artistry with no silver dividers between the flush-set natural materials.Item Specifics & Details:Artistry Style: Traditional Zuni Channel Inlay / Mosaic Flush InlayInlay Materials: Genuine Turquoise, Coral (or Spiny Oyster), Mother of Pearl (White Shell), and Brown Pen Shell / Tortoise ShellDesign Motif: Running Desert Roadrunner BirdMetal Purity: Sterling Silver (Unmarked, but professionally tested for silver content)Pendant Dimensions: Approx. 2.0" inches wide (from beak to tail) x 1.15" inches tall (from head to lowest wing feather)Total Weight: 4.6 grams (includes pendant and chain combined)Chain Style: Classic Cable Link ChainHallmarks: Unsigned / No maker's mark (Very common for authentic vintage Zuni pieces of this era)Estimated Era: Mid-Century (circa 1960s–1970s)Condition:Excellent vintage condition. All hand-cut stone and shell inlay pieces are intact, completely secure, and flush. The sterling silver exhibits a gorgeous, natural aged patina that collectors prefer. Includes the fine link chain shown in the photos. Please review all high-resolution pictures for exact condition details. Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Artisan.

Material

Stone

Metal

Silver

Tribal Affiliation

Zuni

Pendant Shape

Roadrunner

Closure

Spring Ring

Main Stone Color

Multicolor

Secondary Stone

Coral, Mother of Pearl, Spiny Oyster Shell, Shell,

Necklace Length

18 in

Main Stone

Turquoise

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone Shape

Mosaic.

Style

Pendant, Chain

Base Metal

Silver

Handmade

Yes

Chain Type

Cable

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Signed

No

Color

Blue

Materials sourced from

United States

Brand

Artisan

Setting Style

Bezel

Type

Necklace

Metal Purity

925

Era

1970s (or 1960s)

Theme

Birds, Native AmericanSouthwesternAnimals

Country of Origin

United States