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Zuni Tamara Pinto Hummingbird Inlay Cuff Bracelet

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Zuni Tamara Pinto Hummingbird Inlay Cuff Bracelet
Presented in this lot is a Zuni Tamara Pinto Sterling Silver Hummingbird Multi-Stone Inlay Cuff Bracelet, featuring turquoise, coral, malachite, mother of pearl and pink mussel shell. This inlay cuff bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver triple split shank construction and incorporates channel inlay, braided silver rope and silver beads. Tamara Pinto is a renowned, award-winning Zuni Puebloan lapidary artist known for her intricate multi-stone inlay jewelry. Taught by her mother, artisan Andrea Lonjose, her work is characterized by meticulous hand-cutting and polishing of stones set in sterling silver. Pinto specializes in vibrant, nature-inspired designs, particularly butterflies, hummingbirds, and dragonflies. The artist's hallmark is written on the reverse, "Tamara Pinto Zuni". The bracelet is in beautiful condition. Measures 6.75" inside circumference including 1.25" opening, 1.5"W x 2.675"L x 1.75"D, collective weight is 12.5 grams.