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Jewelry made by the zuni native american tribe covers a wide variety of styles and designs.
The artisans mostly all reside in zuni new mexico and the main industry for that area is their native american zuni jewelry.
The zuni s spent years developing their own styles and distinctive designs.
These colorful mosaics often depict elements of nature or the tribal community.
Combining the working of silver smithing today the zuni are best known for their inlay style.
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Native american jewelry comes in a wide variety of styles.
Since working with silver it has become the primary basis in zuni jewelry.
Combining the working of silver smithing today the zuni are best known for their inlay style.
In addition to their historical contribution to stonework the zuni were the second native american group to learn and adopt mexican silver smithing techniques for artistry.
Native american zuni jewelry.
Combining the working of silver smithing today the zuni are best known for their inlay style.
One of the most popular is what is known as inlay jewelry.
Since working with silver it has become the primary basis in zuni jewelry.
Thoughtful design in native american zuni jewelry.
Zuni native american jewelry makers also favor inlaid stones.
Zuni jewelry relies heavily on the use of turquoise to add beauty color and special significance to each piece.
In addition to their historical contribution to stonework the zuni were the second native american group to learn and adopt mexican silver smithing techniques for artistry.
Inlays create a gemstone mosaic sometimes creating traditional images like sunface some inlays separate stones with slivers of sterling silver to create geometric designs.
This style was first mastered by the zuni and has become a favorite type of jewelry in the modern market.
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In addition to their historical contribution to stonework the zuni were the second native american group to learn and adopt mexican silver smithing techniques for artistry.
Many pieces of traditional zuni jewelry feature.
Gemstone mosaics are a popular trend in zuni jewelry.
Zuni american indian jewelry artists themselves called this technique needlepoint.