Pin, Cluster, Turquoise, Unmarked Ondelacy, Vintage, 847

EXQUISITE ONDELACY

The late Zuni artisan Fannie Weebothee Ondelacy is highly revered in her craft, particularly her cluster work, and is widely recognized for her signature half-moons incorporated into the rings of her radial cluster. This covetable collectible is a stunning statement pin is approximately 4” in diameter and boasts 90 lovely stones of petit point and snake eye turquoise set in almost imperceptible serrated bezels, accented by tiny sterling silver rope and substantial drop details. Absolutely a collector’s piece.

Fannie Weebothee Ondelacy (1920 - deceased; Zuni). Cluster work; pendants; collar pins. Fannie Ondelacy shared the stamps with her husband Wayne Ondelacy.  Sister of Lee Weebothee.

Marks: F W O; F. W. ONDELACY; F. W. Ondelacy (script)

• artist: Fannie Weebothee Ondelacy
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: unmarked, however verified by grand-daughter
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• measurements: 4" diameter
• closure: locking c-clasp
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• two  stones have  hairline fractures
• stones are natural and varied in color commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• light wear from ethnographic use
• style: JP847