Zuni SunFace ring w/curved design-Vintage

1970's Zuni ring. Made of solid sterling silver with genuine white & gold mother of pearl shells, turquoise, coral and black jet. This ring features a unique SunFace design that curves giving it a form fit on the finger. The Sunface is an ancient symbol in Zuni culture, where it represents the sacred Sun Father. The Zuni have always honored the Sun's vital role in the cycling of seasons and the success of crops, recognizing that the Sun's warmth sustains life, enables growth, and brings joy and prosperity to the people.

It setting meaures approximately 1" x 1" oval and mounts on a simple split wire shank.