1930s Zuni Thunderbird Pin
Tribe: Zuni
Item #PP06800
1930s Zuni sterling silver Thunderbird pin featuring finely executed multi-color inlay. The stylized bird is formed from sections of turquoise, jet, mother-of-pearl shell, and orange spiny oyster shell, with precisely cut stones defining the head, wings, body, and tail feathers. The handmade silver backing is fitted with an early-style pin clasp. Unsigned.
The Thunderbird is an early Southwestern bird motif associated with sky, storms, and power.
1.375” Width, 2” Height
- Era
- Circa 1930s
- Metal
- Sterling Silver
- Technique
- Inlay
From our Vintage Collection
Our vintage pieces are sourced from private collections. Whenever possible we identify the artist, tribe and approximate date, and any wear that comes with age is part of each piece’s story. Most of our vintage jewelry was made by Native American artisans between the 1920s and 1970s.
See all vintage jewelry →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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