The ocean has supplied Native American jewelers with some of their most culturally significant materials. Mediterranean red coral, harvested from depths of 30 to 300 meters in the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas, arrived in the Southwest through Spanish colonial trade routes. Spiny oyster shell from the Sea of Cortez has been traded northward for over a thousand years. Mother of pearl, abalone, and other marine shells complete a palette of organic materials whose cultural importance rivals turquoise itself.
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico has produced some of the most technically demanding stonework in the history of world jewelry. Needlepoint — the art of cutting and setting long, thin, pointed turquoise stones — and its companion technique petit point require lapidary precision measured in fractions of a millimeter, passed through families like the Dishta, Quam, and Leekya across multiple generations.
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Discover this exceptional Native American Earrings, handcrafted by Zuni Pueblo artisans, meticulously crafted in Sterling Silver. This remarkable piece showcases genuine Coral. The Coral featured in this piece carries a rich heritage — Harvested from the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean, red coral has been treasured for centuries. Native American artists have incorporated coral into jewelry since ancient trade routes brought it to the Southwest. Available in size Post. Nestled in the high desert of western New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo has been home to master lapidaries for generations. Zuni artists are world-renowned for their intricate inlay work, petit point, and needlepoint techniques using turquoise, coral, and shell. This piece bears the signature of artist T, a mark of authenticity and personal craftsmanship. Every piece at Humiovi is one-of-a-kind — once sold, it can never be replicated. Ships from our gallery in Sedona, Arizona.
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