Ruth Lonjose Zuni Sun Face Kachina Pendant – Miniature Mosaic Inlay, Sterling & Opal

A signed Zuni Sun Face kachina pendant by Ruth Lonjose — sterling silver worked in miniature mosaic inlay, dozens of individually cut stones flush-set at a scale far finer than standard channel inlay, dominated by iridescent opal alongside turquoise, onyx, coral, spiny oyster, and mother of pearl.

• Signed “Ruth Lonjose / Zuni” — engraved script on the back plate, read in hand under raking light. The Lonjose family are established Zuni Pueblo jewelry artists spanning several generations, with an active collector market.
• Miniature mosaic technique: the tiny-tesserae tier of Zuni inlay work — far more labour per square inch than standard channel inlay, and the tier collectors pay up for
• Opal-rich palette: iridescent opal carries the design, with turquoise, black onyx, white mother of pearl, red-orange coral, and spiny oyster completing the Sun Face, double-ring surround, and tabita extension
• Rope-twist sterling silver border separating inner and outer rings; scalloped/crimped edge on flat silver back plate
• Ornate multi-finger bail with open jump ring attachment
• Sterling Silver / 925 confirmed

(SKU: gbv000228)

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This is a Pendant from Zuni Pueblo, signed by Ruth Lonjose of the Lonjose family of Zuni jewelry artists, worked in miniature mosaic inlay. It is made of Sterling Silver with predominant Opal, plus Turquoise, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Spiny Oyster, and Coral. It measures Approx. 1.75in and weighs 15g. Condition is Excellent Vintage.