Indian Jewelry-Native American Jewelry-Southwest Decor
Item # 252Z - Rare Zuni Turquoise Inlay Covered Wagon Pin/Pendant
Rare Zuni turquoise inlay covered wagon pin/pendant. Early 40's to 50's inlay in the Dishta family style and could very possibly be made by Frank Dishta. Designed to resemble an old covered wagon with turquoise laid between the wheel spokes, along the wagon frame, and canvass supports. Twisted rope representing the canvass openings and chiseled textured areas for the actual canvass. The back side supports a safety locking clasp pin along with a hook for a necklace. The pin/pendant measures 1 1/8" tall by 1 1/2" across and weighs 9.2 grams. It is unsigned coin silver or better. $249.95