Fabulous Zuni att Frank Dishta V.Channel Inlay Sunface Pin/Pendant necklace For Sale

This beautiful pin brooch pendant of channel inlay, made of inlaid mother of pearl shells, onyx, yellow shell, coral and turquoise. Surrounding the sun face are stunning silver raindrops. is being offered for your consideration. It is attributed with confidence to Frank and Pauline Dishta. It is  is in great vintage, wearable and collectible condition. It is an early piece, dating as far back as the 1930s-40s. It is a lovely example, very delicate looking,  It is unsigned and not marked for silver content which is usual for that period of time. I guarantee it was made by Frank Dishta and also that they are at least coin at .900 or sterling silver at .925. It can be very hard to find the nice old ones.  MOP Inlay Pin Pendant brooch Old Pawn Sterling Silver. an exquisite vintage Zuni inlaid sun face silver pin brooch pendant. This remarkable pin brooch pendant contains intricate inlaid mother of pearl shells, onyx, yellow shell, coral and turquoise. Surrounding the sun face are stunning silver raindrops. The Sunface is an ancient symbol in Zuni culture, where it represents the sacred Sun Father. The Zuni have always honored the Sun’s vital role in the cycling of seasons and the success of crops, recognizing that the Sun’s warmth sustains life, enables growth, and brings joy and prosperity to the people. The symbol’s round motif depicts the Sun with a forehead split down the middle to reflect the eternal 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 sunlight.

For centuries the Sunface design has appeared on a variety of surfaces and objects, but in its most cherished traditional form it’s composed of precious stones that are as meaningful as they are beautiful. The turquoise in the upper-right represents oneness between the physical and spiritual realms; the coral alongside it offers protection and comfort. The Sun’s main face is made of mother of pearl, which embodies intuition and imagination, while the black jet of fossilized wood completes the face’s features. Together these four materials and their vividly contrasting colors balance each other within a unified circle. Frank Dishta Sr. 1925-1954 is best known for his fine channel inlay jewelry. He was one of the first jewelers to work for C.G. Wallace. This beautiful pin brooch pendant of inlaid mother of pearl shells, onyx, yellow shell, coral and turquoise. Surrounding the sun face are stunning silver raindrops. It exhibits precise inlay with top quality craftsmanship. His work is one of the most admired; he was the first to create this style of inlay!

This pin is highly collectible and so elegant. It will be enjoyed for generations to come. The entire pin brooch pendant measures around 1"⅝X 1"⅝  sterling silver box chain is 21inches long Total weight 24.9 grams.