Necklace, Inlay, Mixed Stones, Hummingbird, With Matching Cuff, Hallmark, Vintage, 3581

Mesmerizing color and craftsmanship!

This remarkable collector’s piece is a vintage work crafted by the late Theodore Edaakie, a renowned and highly sought after Zuni artisan. His signature style of uniform channel inlay is featured here, depicting a traditional hummingbird on the pendant and complementing accents and dangles, crafted using stones of turquoise, coral, milky quartz, shell, abalone, and serpentine, and affixed to a handmade paper clip silver chain. The necklace is complemented by a matching cuff, making this a remarkable two-in-one find!

Theordore Edaakie (1911-1987; Zuni). Active 1930s - 1960s. Silversmith and artist. Channel inlay; some bird and eagle dancer motifs. Worked for C. G. Wallace in the 1930s; his brothers Lee (1914 - ?) and Merle (1904 - ?) also sold their jewelry through the C. G. Wallace operation

Mark: TE (may be on an applied plate)

• artist: Theodore Edaakie
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: TE (engraver's pen)
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, shell, milky quartz, coral
• dimensions: 26" + 5" extender, medallion is 5" x 2 1/2"
• cuff: 1" gap, 5 1/2" inside, 2 3/4" across
• weight: 76 grams on cuff, 111 grams on necklace
• hook & eye 
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• light wear from use
• style: JN3581