PROVENANCE:
This came by way through a lady who came into my Santa Fe store who is a friend of the owner of this cuff.The original owner bought it at "Palms Trading" in ABQ. in the early 70's & back when they had different buyers,owners & stocked the best in Native American jewelry at that time. it has been safely kept in her possession for all these years! ( have 2 others I will be listing)

When I saw this,it was a definite "No-Brainer"! Zuni Pueblo jewelry has always been one of my favorite tribes when it comes to cluster work & picturesque inlaid jewelry.. Their's takes lots of skill,delicate hands,good dexterity,eye sight & a ton of patience to do what they do!
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DESCRIPTION:
This is made by "S.Wallace" back in the day when she was hand signing her pieces in script with a dremal rather than her stamp that she now uses.
The workmanship is truly something to be appreciated when you figure that each diamond cut has to be precisely cut at the same size, to fit in the sterling that they are inlaid into! Each of these are cut by hand..THIS is the beauty of Zuni work,is that they cut each & everyone of their stones just like their ancestors taught them!

The shimmer from the shell that you will get with this,is over the top is luster!You look at it one way & colors appear,then you turn it another & you will see lime greens,lavenders,pinks & yellow.The base color I would personally say is a tan-ish color.It is AMAZING!!!!

She designed it to come to almost like a point at the terminals & then where it narrows,she cut the shell to fit that area, as well!

This cuff has to fit,(Read below on "How to Fit a Cuff") since it is not adjustable.It is in perfect vintage condition,with no cracks,chips,etc.
Would make a wonderful gift!!!!