Necklace, Pendant, Turquoise, Needlepoint, Knife Wing, Hallmark, Vintage, 1779

AWE-INSPIRING INTRICACY. 

This bold beautiful creation is a vintage knifewing necklace by Zuni artisan the late Evans Waasta. The Zuni are widely revered for their lapidary skills and this delicate depiction of a traditional knife wing warrior certainly exemplifies that. The pendant is adorned with sterling silver drop details and affixed to a dainty chain of sterling silver and needlepoint turquoise.

Evans Waatsa (1943 -2011; Zuni). Active since 1970s. Cluster work; needlepoint; inlay.

Marks: E. W.; E. B. W.

• artist: Evans Waasta, (deceased)
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: E. B. W. (on an applied plate)
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• measurements: 24" chain, 2 1/4" pendant, 26 1/4" total length
• weight: 27 grams
• closure: hook & eye
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• no stone chips or hairline fractures
• stone abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• light wear
• style: JN1779