{"title":"Simplicio, Dan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"170608-01-navajo-pendant-with-fine-large-blue-gem-turquoise-setting","title":"Zuni or Navajo pendant with fine large \"Blue Gem\" turquoise setting","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\" chain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 1\/2\" h x 2 1\/2\" w\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine large pendant with fine large, high grade Red Mountain Nevada natural turquoise setting. With exceptional silverwork around the stone including feather, peyote buttons and blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery similar to a lot of Dan Simplicio's work. We are uncertain if this is his work although it could be. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877165293733,"sku":"170608-01","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p2974_i15_w601.jpg?v=1757345324"},{"product_id":"181021-01-hand-made-zuni-turquoise-blossom-necklace-by-dan-simplicio","title":"Fine Zuni Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace by Dan Simplicio","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28\"L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaja pendant 2.875\" w x 2.625\" h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, natural, high grade turquoise and sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne small chip out of one of the blossom stones as pictured. A minor issue that could be restored, but does not compromise the setting in any way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Simplicio (1917-1969) learned jewelry making from his uncle, Juan Dedios, and worked at C.G. Wallace’s trading post at Zuni, collaborating with master stonecutters such as Leekya Deyuse, Teddy Weahkee, and Leo Poblano. Simplicio was the first to use red branch coral in its natural form, and probably the first jewelry maker at Zuni to use gold. He introduced undulating leaf motifs into Zuni art, possibly inspired by European art and design he saw during his service in World War II. He is known for combining natural branch coral and turquoise with innovative designs that frequently included elaborate leaf work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877211758757,"sku":"181021-01","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/181021-01_9.jpg?v=1779234212"},{"product_id":"220801-01-large-zuni-cuff-bracelet-by-dan-simplicio","title":"Large Zuni Sterling Silver and Coral Cuff Bracelet by Dan Simplicio","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1950-60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.5\" L + 1\" gap with a 3.125\" tall face. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e108.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver with Turquoise and Coral settings. Heavy silver work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Simplicio (1917-1969) learned jewelry making from his uncle, Juan Dedios, and worked at C.G. Wallace’s trading post at Zuni, collaborating with master stonecutters such as Leekya Deyuse, Teddy Weahkee, and Leo Poblano. Simplicio was the first to use red branch coral in its natural form, and probably the first jewelry maker at Zuni to use gold. He introduced undulating leaf motifs into Zuni art, possibly inspired by European art and design he saw during his service in World War II. He is known for combining natural branch coral and turquoise with innovative designs that frequently included elaborate leaf work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877539373221,"sku":"220801-01","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p8774_i6_w1000.jpg?v=1779235115"},{"product_id":"zuni-pueblo-tie-tac-by-dan-simplicio","title":"Zuni Pueblo Tie Tac By Dan Simplicio","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.5\" H x .375\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted from Sterling Silver with 1 Turquoise Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTie Tac by Dan Simplicio is a vintage tie tack (also called a tie tac or tie pin), a small piece of men's jewelry created by the renowned Zuni Pueblo silversmith Dan Simplicio (1917–1969). These are highly collectible items in the world of Native American jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Simplicio was a groundbreaking Zuni artist known for his innovative use of natural turquoise (often high-grade like Morenci or Blue Gem) and deep red branch coral, combined with intricate sterling silver work featuring leaf patterns, stamped details, scalloped bezels, and delicate drops. He learned the craft from his uncle and worked early in his career at the famous C.G. Wallace trading post in Zuni, where many of his pieces were collected. His style influenced later Native jewelry and remains highly sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390545117349,"sku":"101117-15","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/101117-15_1.jpg?v=1768331880"},{"product_id":"zuni-pueblo-sterling-silver-8-spider-web-turquoise-with-coral-bolo-by-dan-simplicio","title":"Zuni Pueblo Sterling Silver #8 Spider Web Turquoise with Coral Bolo By Dan Simplicio","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.125\" H x 2\" W Drop with Cones 2.5\" L x 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted from Sterling Silver in a Snake Motif Design with #8 Spider Web Turquoise and Coral Bolo and 2 Sterling Silver Cone Teardrop Fan Tips on Braided Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition and Shows Light Wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Simplicio (1917–1969)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most influential \u003cstrong\u003eZuni silversmiths\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 20th century — a pioneer whose innovations in turquoise, coral, leafwork, and mixed materials reshaped Zuni jewelry design. His work is widely collected today and appears in major museum and trading‑post archives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47528511733925,"sku":"260216-03","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/260216-03_4.jpg?v=1772346803"},{"product_id":"navajo-turquoise-and-sterling-silver-bracelet","title":"Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet by Dan Simplicio","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e5.75\" L x 1.75\" W + 1.5\" Gap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eHand Made from Heavy Sterling Silver with Three Large High Grade Natural Turquoise Stones; with Dan's trademark large peyote bead buttons between settings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDan Simplicio (1917–1969)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the most influential\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZuni silversmiths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the 20th century — a pioneer whose innovations in turquoise, coral, leafwork, and mixed materials reshaped Zuni jewelry design. His work is widely collected today and appears in major museum and trading‑post archives.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn Excellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48179958448293,"sku":"260818-30","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/260818-30_14.jpg?v=1787598622"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/collections\/simplicio-dan.oembed","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}