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North American Indian JewelleryWe have just started a new range to include Native American Indian jewellery using a variety of jewellery-making techniques. Zuni Inlay: The use of Turquoise, Pink Shell, Onyx and Coral as personal adornment by Southwest Indians dates from pre-historic times. The use of Silver by Navajo, Zuni & Hopi Indians is almost 100 years old.Zuni Inlay is Silver jewellery inlaid with the above mentioned semi-precious stones and is regarded as one of the most coveted handcrafted jewellery in the world today. We currently have items from Zuni artists Strllie & Sheryl Edaakie & Navajo artist Calvin Begay. Hopi Overlay: The Indians of the Hopi Reservations are known across the globe for their excellent Silver Overlay skills. This technique begins with two flat silver pieces. The first piece is left as is, while the artist cuts out an intricate design on the second piece. The two pieces are then fused together to create an incredible two-dimensional design. |
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