Tracy Bowekaty Sterling Silver Zuni Corn Demi-Parure
Item Details
A Tracy Bowekaty sterling silver gemstone inlay station necklace and earrings demi-parure. Hand crafted by Zuni Silversmith and Lapidarist, Tracy Bowekaty, this piece features ears of corn carved from gemstones and shell with micro inlaid details. The corn ears are comprised of spiny oyster and mother of pearl shell, turquoise, carnelian, malachite, jet, and lapis lazuli. Each ear is housed in bezels with appliquéd husks with rain drop accents and rope twist borders.
Artisan: Tracy Bowekaty
Necklace Maker’s Marks: TE Bowekaty Zuni
Earrings Maker’s Marks: TEB 2
Fineness Marks: Unmarked
Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Necklace Length: 21.50’
Necklace Closure Type: Lobster
Earring Closure Type: Clutch Back Post
Total Weight: 0.790 ozt
CENTER/SIDE STONES
Types: Turquoise; Red, Orange, and Purple Spiny Oyster; White, Golden, and Pink Mother of Pearl; Jet, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli; Carnelian
Shape: Carved, Inlay
- This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Master Geologist (DCCPLS).
- All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed, unless otherwise noted.
Condition
- one ear of corn (golden mother of pearl) has a chunk missing from it in the necklace.
- minor markings throughout.
Dimensions
- necklace measures 21.50" long.
- total weight, inclusive of all materials is 0.790 ozt.
Item #
17AUS029-511
