1930s Zuni Knifewing Pin

1930s Zuni sterling silver pin depicting the traditional Knifewing figure in colorful stone and shell inlay. Natural turquoise, jet, and orange spiny oyster shell are arranged throughout the headdress, wings, body, legs, and tail, each section individually framed in serrated silver bezels. Unsigned.

The Knifewing is a traditional Zuni protective figure associated with strength, courage, and spiritual guardianship.

2” Width, 2.125” Height