Native American Zuni Made Thunderbird Earrings with Turquoise

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Native American Zuni Made Thunderbird Earrings with Turquoise by Brad Panteah (dec.)

These impressive thunderbird earrings make a bold statement with stamped Sterling silver and bright natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise accents. Handcrafted by the late Zuni silversmith Brad Panteah, these stamped silver pieces honor the Thunderbird, a revered supernatural entity representing immeasurable power and strength across Indigenous cultures. Panteah topped each figure with a single, clear blue turquoise stone, grounding the sacred symbol with the color of the sky. This work by a deceased master artist is a rare, collectible example of traditional Zuni metalwork suitable for a significant jewelry collection.