Zuni artist, Diane Lonjose made these beautiful earrings. Made out of sterling silver and set with natural Fox Turquoise stones. The components are all hand fabricated, and the stones are all natural. Diane comes from a family of Zuni jewelers. She is the daughter of Alice and Duane Quam, and grandchild of Doris and Wayne Ondelacy. Weighs 4 gram. Signed
3/8” wide x 1 3/16” tall
Artist card included
Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo in New Mexico, and because of its location, Zuni is the most traditional. Continuing to make jewelry, fetishes, and pottery, most of the people of Zuni are artists. Zuni jewelry makers are known for lapidary skills including inlay, needlepoint, and petit point work.