Allison Dishta Zuni Sunface Inlay onyx, turquoise, coral and mother of pearl convertible pin and pendant Pauline Lonjose synthetic opal October birthstone coral onyx turquoise sterling silver Zuni Pueblo inlay She loves it

She loves it

the translucence of the beads is a perfect compliment to the opacity of the cross

5 half round profile band is hand- satin finished to show the engraving of the valley and the  clouds

A woman weaves a rug in her Native home valley

Allison Dishta Zuni Sunface Inlay onyx, turquoise, coral and mother of pearl convertible pin and pendant Pauline Lonjose synthetic opal October birthstone coral onyx turquoise sterling silver Zuni Pueblo inlay She loves itAllison Dishta is a contemporary and distinguished Native American woman jewelry artist from the Zuni tribe, which has been recorded back to 700 AD. Located in central New Mexico and Northern Arizona, the Zuni are a Pueblo Indian tribe. Traditionally the Zuni have held a sacred connection to the land, and base many of their designs from the elements of their surroundings. Noted for their artisinal artistry, inlay is one of the most common styles of