Zia Sun Design Buckle
Dateca. 1962
Mediumsilver, copper alloy, white shell, coral, turquoise, jet
Dimensions3 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in. (7.6 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Joanna G. Petas-Schiffman in memory of Jacob Schiffman
Object numberPC2013.49.6
DescriptionA silver Zuni buckle with a circular mosaic soldered onto the face of the buckle. The design features channel inlaid turquoise surrounding a commemorative coin from the 50th anniversary of New Mexico statehood with a Zia sun design in its center. There are four smaller circular mosaics at each corner that are inlaid with white shell and heart, diamond, and clover shaped pieces of coral and jet.On View
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