{"product_id":"240924-01-zuni-kachina-necklace-and-earring-set-by-augustine-rosalie-pinto","title":"Zuni Kachina Necklace and Earring set by Augustine \u0026 Rosalie Pinto","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25\" length with each oval 1 3\/4\" h x 1 1\/4\" w with the center having a total height of 3\" with the 6 silver bar drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned ARP ZUNI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Augustine \u0026amp; Rosalie Pinto necklace is a rare and exquisite piece of Native American jewelry, crafted by the renowned Zuni silversmiths, husband-and-wife duo Augustine and Rosalie Pinto. They worked together, signing their work with A.R.P., and specialized in raised mosaic inlay jewelry featuring realistic figures and mudheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMosaic inlay technique, a style created in Zuni by Teddy Weahkee, where small pieces of material are inlaid without silver channels for support\u003cbr\u003eLightweight and fragile due to the mosaic inlay process\u003cbr\u003eOften features turquoise, coral, and Mother of Pearl gemstones\u003cbr\u003eTypically dated to the 1950s-1970s, a period when Augustine and Rosalie Pinto were active\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pintos were the last of the great Zuni silversmiths to work by hand without electricity\u003cbr\u003eTheir jewelry is highly prized for its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail\u003cbr\u003eThe mosaic inlay technique requires great skill and patience, making each piece a unique work of art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Augustine \u0026amp; Rosalie Pinto necklace is a rare and highly sought-after piece of Native American jewelry\u003cbr\u003eIts value lies in its historical significance, craftsmanship, and the fact that it was created by one of the most renowned Zuni silversmith couples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Augustine \u0026amp; Rosalie Pinto necklace is a stunning example of Zuni silversmithing, showcasing the couple’s exceptional skill and artistry. Its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable and coveted piece among collectors and enthusiasts of Native American jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877934489765,"sku":"240924-01","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p13552_i12_w1221.jpg?v=1757347724","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/240924-01-zuni-kachina-necklace-and-earring-set-by-augustine-rosalie-pinto","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}