Zuni Mosaic Inlay Pins / Brooches
mid - third quarter 20th century
lot of 10, includes:
one set with onyx, spiny oyster, turquoise, and coral in the form of an oriel; not marked
height 1-7/8 inches x width 2-1/4 inches, weight 8.6 dwt.
four Knifewing figures each set with turquoise, jet, shell, and spiny oyster; none are marked
sizes range from largest height 1-3/4 inches x width 2 inches, to smallest height 1-3/8 inches x width 1-3/8 inches, total combined weight 23.9 dwt.
one Sunface example set with shell, spiny oyster, jet, and turquoise; not marked
diameter 2 inches, weight 12.2 dwt.
a hummingbird set with serpentine, coal, shell, and turquoise, marked on the back with a parrot beak hallmark for Portfilio Sheyka (1938-1982)
height 1-5/8 inches x width 2-5/8 inches, weight 7.5 dwt.
two unmarked star examples
diameter 2-1/8 inches , weight 3.6 dwt.
diameter 1-5/8 inches, weight 36 dwt.
a Longhorn Katsina example; not marked
height 1 inch x width 1-5/8 inches, weight 3.7 dwt.
From the Collection of Howard Reitzes, CA
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
