Zuni Multi Stone Inlay Timex Watch

Late 20th Century

7.75" L x 1.5" W

Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver Timepiece with a Hallmark RB on the Silver Work and Multistone Inlay with Turquoise, Jet, Coral and Lapis

In Very Good Condition

A Zuni Sterling Silver Watch Cuff is a distinctive piece of Native American jewelry originating from the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. Zuni artisans are renowned for their intricate stonework, inlay techniques, and use of natural materials like turquoise, coral, spiny oyster shell, and multi-stones set into high-quality sterling silver. These cuffs combine functionality (a built-in watch face) with artistic expression, often featuring stamped patterns, overlays, or petite point (small, precise stone settings) that reflect Zuni cultural motifs such as sun symbols, geometric designs, or floral elements. They emerged prominently in the mid-20th century as wearable art, blending traditional silversmithing (introduced to the Zuni in the late 1800s) with modern accessories.