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NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI STERLING SILVER MOSAIC INLAY RAINBOW DANCER RING - LEONARD MARTZA
Details:
Artisan: Leonard Martza
Tribe: Zuni
Metal: Sterling silver
Stone: Turquoise, mother of pearl, coral, black jet
Period: 1950s-1960s
Ring Measurements: 1-5/8" long, 7/8" wide approximately
Ring Size: 7
Weight: 8.4 Grams
Condition: Excellent. Original dark patina. Tested sterling silver
Be the proud owner of this collectible Native American handcrafted ring Leonard Martza Zuni Jewelry
Leonard Martza has been making fine jewelry since the 1940's when he was a silversmith for CG Wallace. Leonard's work has not changed, it is as if we stepped back in time 75 years. This is traditional Zuni jewelry... beautiful and timeless. Among other books and references, Leonard's work can be seen in the landmark volume, North American Indian Adornment, by Lois Sherr Dubin. Zuni silversmith Leonard Martza (b. 1928), has been active since the late 1940s. He worked for C.G. Wallace during the 1950s and 60s and collaborated with other Zuni artists, most famously Leekya Deyuse A piece almost identical to this one was feature in the book “Figural Designs In Zuni Jewelry” by Toshiba Sei
