Necklace, Cuff & Ring Set, Inlay, Mudhead Ceremonial Figure, Hallmark, Published, Vintage, 1690

One-of-a-kind collector’s items with remarkable craftsmanship by Augustine and Rosalie Pinto.

This stunning statement set features a cuff, a ring, and a necklace crafted by the renowned Zuni artisans. Each piece boasts colorful depictions of the Mudhead Ceremonial Figure in inlay using jet, coral, mother of pearl, turquoise, and shell, set in simple silver bezels and accented with sterling silver rope, drop, and swirl details. The pieces are documented by photo in the book “Turquoise Treasures: The Splendor of Southwest Indian Art” – photographed by Jerry Jacka, text by Spencer Gill. 

Augustine Pinto (1921 -2002; Auni). Mosaic inlay; carved;ceremonial figures. Augustine Pinto shares the stamps with his wife Rosalie Pinto. May be co-signed with Beverly Etsate.
Rosalie Pinto (Zuni). Mosaic inlay; carved; ceremonial figures. Rosalie Pinto share some stamps with her husband Augustine Pinto. May be co-signed with her daughter Beryly Etsate.

• artist: Augustine & Rosalie Pinto
• affiliation: Zunie
• hallmarks: A R P
• materials: sterling silver, tortoise shell, onyx, coral, turquoise, mother of pearl
• measurements: cuff: inside: 5 3/4" X  gap: 1 1/2", gap: 2 3/4"
• weight: cuff: 74 grams, ring: 24 grams, neck: 64 grams
• ring size: 10
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• stone abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• ring has an adjuster band
• necklace has been converted from a bolo
• wear from use
• style: JN1690