Learning from her mother,Zuni Pueblo artisan,Tamara Pinto has taken off in this industry for her own talents & there's a reason why her work is in so much demand! Just look at the beauty of her incredible work! Tamara impressed the judges when she was honored with a 1st place ribbon award at the "Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial" event,taking home an award in the "Lapidary" category! I am a huge fan of her art & anytime one has developed their own signature style without following the path of what & how others are doing,I respect..She is her own artist, who has her own identity,where once you see her work,you will always be able to tell whose work it is!

These have to be some of the most AMAZING Hummingbirds & you can just see & feel the love & time that went into making them! Laying in an all sterling housing,Tamara cut,shaped & did all the texture you see in each of the materials used.The tops are made of white Mother of Pearl that have a little turquoise accent in the center.She gave the pearl texture to make them more dimentional.

Ancored by a sterling jump ring is where the real art begins! If you zoom in on the photos you will see how Tamara cut the Malachite & Gold Lip oyster shell textured wings with exact precision..They are separated by a wavy bar of sterling.The head is designed with precisely cut turquoise,coral & has a black onyx beak,wheras the body is made of Pink shell followed by a turquoise,black onyx tail.They are a 'mirrored' style earring where there's an actual left & right earring..(The Hummingbird will face towards the face)

For their size,there is a good amount of time consuming hand work that went into these & it's obvious she poured her heart into seeing these were made right!These earrings are pieces of art that definitely stand appreciation for the latter.

They are light & wearable & are fit to be worn by ANY age group & would make a memorable gift to that special woman in your life!

**With Zuni Work,you are paying for time,rather than the amount of materials**