1960's Zuni rainbow man image ring

1960's handcrafetd ring. Made of solid sterling silver and genuine turquoise, coral, Acoma jet and white mother of pearl shell. The ring features the rainbow man image.The Rainbow Man is a symbol of protection often seen on the Zuni's war shields and is a symbol of the rainbow which represents the life sustaining rains for their agricultural importance in the arid American Southwest. The Rainbow Man was one of the first figures used in traditional Zuni mosaic inlay jewelry.

Measurements: 1-1/4" x 1"