Vintage Zuni Rainbow man ring

1970's Vintage Zuni ring. Handmade from solid sterling silver with inlayed genuine turquoise, red coral, white mother of pearl shell and black jet. The curved figure measures 1-1/2" x  3/4". The rainbow figure has outstanding details. 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.