Ring, Inlay, Horse Profile, Simplicio Attribution, Vintage, 1647

WHOA, NELLY!

This vintage beauty is unmarked but has all the attributes of the work of the Simplicio Family of artisans. The focal point is an inlay depiction of a horse head in profile crafted from mother of pearl and shell, set in a serrated bezel, accompanied by a freeform turquoise stone and fluted silver drops. It is a unique statement ring with rugged Western charm.

• artist: in the style of the Simplicio family of artisans
• affiliation: likely Zuni
  
• hallmarks: unmarked but in the style of the Simplicio family/horse profile faces left as does Isabel Simplicio's work
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, shell, mother of pearl
• dimensions: 2 1/4" x 3/4"
• weight: 8 grams
• size: 8
• 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 number: JR1647