Zuni Pueblo Multi Stone Inlay Post Earrings By CC

Late 20th Century

1" H x .625" W

Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver and Multiple Inlaid Stones of Jet, Coral, Turquoise and Mother of Pearl

Excellent Condition

The CC is a hallmark or initials of a Zuni artist, like members of the Booqua family (e.g., Clarence Booqua or relatives, who sign pieces with variations like CC Booqua and are known for geometric multi-stone inlay).

Zuni Pueblo jewelry is renowned for its intricate multi-stone inlay work, where artisans meticulously cut and fit stones like turquoise (representing the sky), red coral or spondylus shell (Mother Earth), black jet, and mother of pearl into sterling silver settings using channel inlay techniques. These post earrings (stud-style for pierced ears) often feature geometric patterns, Sunface (a traditional Zuni kachina motif symbolizing harmony), thunderbirds, hummingbirds, or color-block designs.