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Zuni Signed Inlaid Sterling Kachina Ring

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Zuni Signed Inlaid Sterling Kachina Ring
Included in this lot is a signed, Zuni Native American, Augustine & Rosalie Pinto, and Beverly Estate inlaid multi-stone, sterling silver Kachina ring. Augustine and Rosalie Pinto were the last of the great Zuni silversmiths who worked by hand without the use of electricity. This inlaid ring features a wonderful multi-stone inlaid Kachina design, consisting of mother of pearl, abalone, sleeping beauty turquoise, branch coral, and onyx. The stone is surrounded by a braided design. The back of the ring is signed by the artist, "A.R.P. Zuni, NM" for Augustine and Rosalie Pinto. It is also signed "Bev. Estate" for Beverly Estate. This ring is in good condition, measuring size US 9 1/4.