SKU: 5231-596

Zuni Pueblo Hair Combs Pair

$495.00

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ca. 1970

1.75" L x 2.75" W

Hand Crafted Pair of Hair Combs with 26 Teardrop Turquoise and 1 Round Turquoise Centered on Each Comb and Sterling Silver Underlay

Excellent Condition

Zuni Pueblo (located in western New Mexico) is famous worldwide for its exquisite silver and turquoise jewelry, and among the most iconic Zuni pieces are hand-made hair combs (also called hair barrettes or hair ornaments). These are traditionally worn by Zuni and other Pueblo women to hold the hair in the traditional wrapped chignon (the squash-blossom or butterfly bun style).

Provenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Zuni

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 1.75 in2.75 in

Category: Hair Barrette, Combs, Hat Bands, Cuff Links, Key Chain, Tie Tack, etc

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