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Late 20th / Early 21st century
1\"½ x1\"½ total weight 8.2grams
The Edaakie family is among Zuni\'s most famous family of artists. They are particularly known for their fine inlay.
Sarah is the daughter of Theodore, one of the earliest Zuni silversmiths to practice the art of Inlay. Theodore was active from the 1930\'s - 1960\'s
Excellent Condition
Condition: Excellent
Tribe: Zuni
Year Range: 1975 - 2000
Region: Southwest In Zuni tradition, the butterfly symbol on jewelry and art represents summer, seasonal renewal, and natural abundance after the desert rains. Joy and Beauty: Unlike some other Native American tribal traditions that tie the butterfly specifically to transformation or the soul, the Zuni focus closely on the butterfly as an emblem of life, warmth, and the bounty of the warm season.
