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Zuni Leagus Ahiejite Thunderbird Necklace/Earrings

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Zuni Leagus Ahiejite Thunderbird Necklace/Earrings
Featured in this lot is this thunderbird mosaic necklace and earrings from Zuni artist Leagus Ahiejite. There is a necklace and pair of earrings in this collection. The necklace features a lovely inlaid mosaic that includes turquoise, red branch coral, mother of pearl, and jet gemstones with a thunderbird effigy in the central pendant. The earrings show mosaic design with heads of the thunderbird effigy that includes turquoise, red branch coral and mother of pearl. The necklace pendant is marked as follows: Leagus Ahiejite - Zubi. The condition of this Zuni necklace and earrings and shows no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements to the necklace from clasp to clasp is 22 1/2" and the pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/8". The earrings measure 1 1/2" x 3/8". The collective weight of this necklace and pairs of earrings is 28g.