Zuni Sunface Pin/Pendant with graduated heishi Turquoise beads.
The pendant is vintage (circa 1970s), made by an authentic Zuni artist. It is made in sterling silver using the traditional Zuni-inlay style with mother of pearl, turquoise, balck onyx, and coral.
In North American history, the Sunface represents the sacred Sun Father. It is an ancient symbol of the Zuni tribe recognizing that the Sun's energy and warmth sustains life, promotes growth, and ushers joy and prosperity to the people.
The Sunface symbol is round depicting the Sun with a forehead split down the middle to reflect the everlasting balance between Sunrise and Sunset. Rectangular eyes and a round mouth complete the face, and the whole is encircled by feathers that radiate outward like sun rays.
Materials: turquoise, sterling silver, mother of pearl, coral, onyx
