Vintage Native American Zuni CHARLOTTE DISHTA Sterling Silver Eagle Inlay PENDANT BROOCH 18" Chain If you are looking for the ultimate Eagle pendant, this is it! A superb vintage handmade Native American sterling silver inlay pendant brooch by Zuni artist Charlotte Dishta. This is one of Dishtas famous inlaid eagle pendant brooches made featuring Turquoise, Mediterranean Red Coral, Mother of Pearl, Jet, and Abalone shell forming a proud eagle in flight with outstretched claws. The wing and tail feathers are tipped with round silver drops. On the reverse is a 3 mm closed pendant bale and brooch pin back with safety clasp. The piece is signed by the artist "C. DISHTA" and "ZUNI" for Native American tribal affiliation. Tested as sterling silver. The pendant brooch is suspended on a new sterling silver 18 inch Italian made "snake" link neck chain with a lobster clasp closure which hallmarked on the chain and clasp as sterling silver and "Italy". This is an rare opportunity to add a superbly crafted Zuni eagle to your collection. Pleaseenjoy the photos!
Item: Pendant Brooch with 18 Inch Sterling Silver Neck Chain
Artist: Charlotte Dishta, Zuni, New Mexico, USA
Signed: Yes - "C. DISHTA, ZUNI" (see Hougart, Bille, “NativeAmerican and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th Edition”, BilleHougartBooks,Washington DC, 2022, p.107.)
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni - Hallmarked
Materials:
Pendant/Brooch: Sterling Silver (Tested),Turquoise, Mediterranean Red Coral, Jet, Mother of Pearl, Abalone Shell
Neck Chain: Sterling Silver (Hallmarked "925", "Italy")
Measurements: Pleasecheck all measurements and ask all questions prior to purchase as this item isnot returnable. We are happy to answer your questions!
· Pendant/Brooch Length: 1.5 inches at longest point
Pendant Width: 1.75 inches at widest point
Pendant Bale: 3 mm
Neck Chain Length: 18 Inches
· Total Weight (Pendant & Neck Chain): 12.3 grams
Condition: Excellent estate condition with age appropriate patina and minimal wear. Inlaid stones, coral, and shell in excellent lustrous condition and secure in the setting. Attached pin back in original shape and excellent working order. Pendant bale in original shape and in excellent working order. 18" sterling silver snake chain in new condition and excellent working order. Please review the entire listing for details on item identification and hallmarks, features, materials, measurements, and condition prior to purchase. Photos are part of the condition description. Please ask all questions prior to purchase as this item is not returnable. We are happy to answer your questions!
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Please ask all questions prior topurchase as this item is not returnable. We are happy to answer your questions!
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