Southwest Indian Jewelry Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA Complete Sets

Wide Zuni Channel Inlay Bracelet and Necklace SET circa 1935

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 Pueblo, Southwest Indian Jewelry, Attributed 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