3068

Shell Inlay [137204]

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Jewelry Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Shell Inlay   [137204]
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
This inlay style is typical of the jewelry from Santo Domingo Pueblo. The inlay pieces are worked over shell. This piece is unusual because it is placed in a silver setting. The mosaic inlay of turquoise, spiney oyster, jet and mother of pearl is over the top of a shell--note the curved shape. Old style bolo slide. The artist is unknown. 1.75" diameter.

Date: pre-1957
Country (if not USA):
State: New Mexico
City: Santo Domingo Pueblo
Provenance: