Wide Zuni Channel Inlay Bracelet and Necklace SET circa 1935

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Attributed to Lee Edaakie, Zuni Pueblo Jeweler
  • Category: Complete Sets
  • Origin: Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA
  • Medium: silver and turquoise
  • Size:
    Bracelet:
    5-⅜” inside end-to-end;
    ⅞” opening; 1-⅝” width;
    Wrist Size 6-¼”
    Necklace:
    16-½” end-to-end;
    Hanging length: 8”
  • Item # C4902E
  • Price: $1750

This Zuni channel inlay bracelet and necklace set, dating to the mid-1930s, exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of classic Zuni jewelry. Attributed to Lee Edaakie, the set is crafted from sturdy ⅛" thick silver and showcases the meticulous channel inlay technique for which Zuni jewelers are renowned.

The wide silver cuff features a striking turquoise inlay design on the top, complemented by four rows of intricately stamped V patterns along the side panels. The matching necklace consists of three hinged sections, forming an elegant crescent-shaped centerpiece.

Stickers on the back of both pieces read: "CLASSIC ZUNI CHANNEL WORK, CIRCA 1935, POSSIBLE WORK OF LEE EDAAKIE".


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Condition: very good condition

Provenance: This Wide Zuni Channel Inlay Bracelet and Necklace SET circa 1935 is from the estate of an Adobe Gallery client.

Recommended Reading: Zuni: The Art And The People by Ed and Barbara Bell

TAGS: Zuni PuebloSouthwest Indian JewelryAttributed to Lee Edaakie

Alternate side view of the bracelet.

Close up view of the necklace.

Attributed to Lee Edaakie, Zuni Pueblo Jeweler
  • Category: Complete Sets
  • Origin: Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA
  • Medium: silver and turquoise
  • Size:
    Bracelet:
    5-⅜” inside end-to-end;
    ⅞” opening; 1-⅝” width;
    Wrist Size 6-¼”
    Necklace:
    16-½” end-to-end;
    Hanging length: 8”
  • Item # C4902E
  • Price: $1750

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