Abalone Blossom Necklace [SG-249]

Starting the presentation of a Zuni Abalone sun face squash blossom necklace. Lets start with the backside. First we see diminutive bench made silver beads of great patinated surface. The twin rows are parallel and together. Each sun face employs a silver bar threading the foxtail with 5 beads intervals. This technique imparts a silky flowing feel and handle. View of the necklace from, one is drawn in to the iridescent headdress adoring each sun face. The sun face a top an Abalone encrusted Naja. Seem to reflect itself as in a pool of water. The sun faces themselves are delicately crafted. Note the snake eyes of high grade turquoise and jet tear drops. Also fine rain drop necklace below each chin. an early creation showing no marks that stand apart from it's peers.