Knife Wing God Mother of Pearl, Onyx, Malachite, Coral and Gaspeite Sterling Brooch

Item Details

A Native American style knife wing god brooch of mother of pearl, onyx, malachite, coral and gaspeite set in sterling. The knife wing figure, familiar in Zuni lore, is made of sterling silver, accented with mosaic gemstone inlay housing mother of pearl, onyx, malachite, coral and gaspeite. Unmarked, the piece tested as sterling when evaluated.

Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Hallmarks: Unmarked
Total Weight: 1.020 ozt

CENTER STONES
Count and Type: 7 Mother of Pearl, 13 Black Onyx, 6 Malachite, 3 Coral, 2 Gaspeite
Shape: Carved and Polished Inlay
Dimensions: 5.45 mm x 2.21 mm – 19.75 mm x 5.87 mm

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (DALLL).

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.

Condition

-minor markings throughout. Some patina. Pin stem is bent, coating on the reverse is peeling.

Dimensions

Brooch measures approximately 70.00 mm x 77.00 mm. Total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 1.020 ozt.

Item #

17DAL109-006