"Big" doesn't always mean better & in this smaller setting, Quentin validates that the beauty within this pendant is only to be appreciated for it's size..

This ‘piece of art’ is made by Quentin, who is a Master Zuni inlay artist,who cuts each & every one of these tiny,tiny stones (and  shell) all by hand & then lays each within the sterling that give you this very picturesque piece of art in metal form.The detail is impressive & remarkable & how he makes this piece with such accuracy, should give true appreciation to this artist!!! When mosaic is done on this tiny of a scale, takes skill & know how that only a 'master artist' can do!This type of work is tedious,very time consuming & extremely challenging to work with this small of stone..

HUMMINGBIRD:Hummingbirds are loved by the people of Zuni,since they pollinate the plants & crops,so are a great help to the farmers of the Pueblo who rely on rain alone, for irrigation.

The Hummingbird is mosaic'd atop of a domed oval of sterling & is surrounded by triangle cuts of colorful stone & shell.The bird is made of shimmery, opalescent,colorful abalone for the wings,coral for the neck,mother of pearl for the body,onyx for the head & the long beak that is suckling on small marquise cuts of red coral for the fragrant flower.There is so much picturesque detail in this,you would think it’s a painting! It is so well done! 

QUAIL:The Quail is mosaic'd atop of a domed oval of sterling & is surrounded by triangle cuts of Lapis,Coral,Turquoise & shell..This crowned bird is made of coral & onyx for the wings,turquoise for it's bulky neck,melon shell for the body,onyx for his crowned head,face & feet.There are small marquise cuts of red coral for the flower in the background.

Because of it's beauty & size,this will work well to hang it on a chain (Or strand of Navajo Pearl sterling beads) of no more than 20" to be seen.No more than a 8 mm will fit through the bale.

Like any art,this pendant is made to be cherished & deeply admired! It will be hard to take your eyes off this one!!A true keeper!!!

I have a Quail,Hummingbird,Owl rings in stock,as well as Quail,Hummingbird,Blue Flycatcher Bird Earrings (see last photos/Listings) that would pair wonderfully with this!