BIG VINTAGE ZUNI Vera Halusewa BLUEJAY TURQUOISE NATIVE AMERICAN SILVER RINGsz8

This is a superlative vintage Zuni Native American jewelry/ Navajo Native American jewelry vera Halusewa inlaid silver blue jay bird ring. This piece contains a remarkable inlaid Blue Jay natural turquoise bird. The bird is resting upon branches with coral and onyx leaves.

The background inlay consists of fabulous pearl. Surrounding the inlay are five stunning carico lake turquoise with silver raindrops and a leaf-work design blue jay Native American tradition states that seeing a blue jay is an omen of good fortune for anyone who crosses its path. Blue jays also represent change ahead, and guidance and encouragement for the future. Made by zuni Artist vera Halusewa Artist Vera Halusewa lives at Zuni Pueblo. She is known for her mosaic, cluster, inlaid and Petit Point jewelry.

She is related to Veronica Halusewa, Valencia Halusewa and Stephen Halusewa. Reference: American Indian Jewelry II: A-L 1,800 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Yan Schaaf This ring measures to be a size 8 The ring face measures around 2"inchesx 1"½ Cir.