A:shiwi (Zuni) Sunface Pendant
A:shiwi (Zuni) Sunface Pendant
Mineral: Turquoise var. Sleeping Beauty
Origin: Copper Cities Mine Area, Sleeping Beauty Peak, Miami, Miami-Inspiration Mining District, Globe-Miami Mining District, Gila County, Arizona, United States
Color: Bright Blue, Red, White and Black
Treatment: None
Other Gems Inlayed: Coral, Mother of Pearl and Jet.
Artist: Unknown (No Hallmark)
Material: Sterling Silver (925)
Approximate Dimensions: 3cm x 2.1cm x 0.5cm
Weight: 1g
Note: Chain NOT Included
10% of this purchase will be donated to The Conservation Lands Foundation.
The Zuni are Native American Pueblo Peoples native to the Zuni River valley. The current day Zuni are a Federally Recognized Tribe and most live in the Pueblo of Zuni on the Zuni River, a tributary of the Little Colorado River, in western New Mexico, United States. In addition to the reservation, the tribe owns trust lands in Catron County, New Mexico, and Apache County, Arizona.
The Sunface is an ancient symbol in Zuni culture, where it represents the sacred Sun Father. The Zuni have always honored the Sun's vital role in the cycling of seasons and the success of crops, recognizing that the Sun's warmth sustains life, enables growth, and brings joy and prosperity to the people.
Color may vary in images and videos due to different lightings and angles.
