Large Zuni cluster pendant

Zuni handcrafted pendant. The style of this pendant is referred to as "Petit Point". Petit Point jewelry refers to cluster-work that is made up of stones that are pear-shaped: oval on one end and pointed on the opposite. This type of work is typically made in round and oval designs, but other shapes are possible. This style is made the Zuni tribe. This is a great example of this traditional style of a Zuni pendant. Highly detailed, this is a beautiful piece of Native American jewelry. 

It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in thier culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise 

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: 1980's

Overall measurements: 2-1/4" round