Colvin Peina - Zuni Maiden with Child

Colvin Peina - Zuni Maiden with ChildColvin Peina Zuni ,,Maiden with Child Fossil Ivory, Gem Turquoise and Gem Coral Inlay This is an extraordinary carving. Colvin Peina passed away some time ago. Colvin often worked in Fossil Ivory and Antler Carvings like this are why Zuni is a recognized stone carving center of the world. These carvings were made before computers. Colvin made these with hand files, saw blades and a large electric grinding wheel. The Maiden's face is beautiful. The

Thomas is one of the few silversmiths that makes his own original

Red Mountain Turquoise gemstone

Deep Ox Blood Red Coral

This is a handmade (not computer generated)

Deeply carved tufa cast bracelet with Gem Grade

16" long (not stamped) - $195

interspersed throughout

It is about 1/2" wide and rises about 3/8" above your wrist

where you can look into the stone is most rare

master Native American silversmith

are from that time

I've noticed newer Sahme pots seem to have a taken a different direction