Description
Andrew Dewa Zuni Sterling Multi-stone inlay sunface penant/pin. No issues, weight and measurements in pics, comes on the 19" necklace shown.
Andrew Dewa was a well-known Zuni silversmith and artist who created jewelry from the 1960s until his death in 2001. His work is known for its intricate mosaic inlay and raised carvings, which often depict figures such as sunfaces, antelope dancers, shalakos, and rainbow men. Dewa‘s pieces were made from sterling silver, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, jet, and gold-lipped shell.
Dewa learned the craft from his parents, Anita and Leroy Dewa, when he was a teenager. His work has been featured in several publications, including Zuni Jewelry, the Art and the People, Vol 2 by Barbara and Ed Bell, Zuni Jewelry by Theda and Michael Bassman, and Treasures of the Zuni by Theda Bassman.
All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
