Five 20th C. Navajo / Zuni Silver & Stone Rings, 94.2 g
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Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo and Zuni, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A fine gathering of five wearable rings made from high-grade (96%) sterling silver. The first ring has an ovoid amber fragment set within a deep bezel. The second ring has inlaid coral and turquoise fragments that form a foliate motif. The third ring has a snake coiled around turquoise and coral fragments. The fourth ring has a large rectangular blue stone set within a deep bezel. The fifth ring displays a myriad of vibrantly colored stone fragments. Size of largest (snake): 1.25" W x 1.25" H (3.2 cm x 3.2 cm); quality of sterling silver: 96%; total weight: 94.2 grams; US ring size 8.5 (amber), 12 (foliate motif), 14 (snake), 12 (blue stone), 10.25 (polychrome)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#140171
Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo and Zuni, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A fine gathering of five wearable rings made from high-grade (96%) sterling silver. The first ring has an ovoid amber fragment set within a deep bezel. The second ring has inlaid coral and turquoise fragments that form a foliate motif. The third ring has a snake coiled around turquoise and coral fragments. The fourth ring has a large rectangular blue stone set within a deep bezel. The fifth ring displays a myriad of vibrantly colored stone fragments. Size of largest (snake): 1.25" W x 1.25" H (3.2 cm x 3.2 cm); quality of sterling silver: 96%; total weight: 94.2 grams; US ring size 8.5 (amber), 12 (foliate motif), 14 (snake), 12 (blue stone), 10.25 (polychrome)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#140171
Condition
All rings are intact and wearable as shown. Nice patina throughout.
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Five 20th C. Navajo / Zuni Silver & Stone Rings, 94.2 g
Estimate $200 - $300
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