Z Stanford Gchachu-Zuni
1-7/16" Pendant
Sun Face Multi-Inlay
Coral, Lapis, White Mother of Pearl, Turquoise, Jet, and
Orange Spiny Oyster

Stanford Gchachu   Zuni - Jewelry - Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA

This signature, elaborate Sun Face design is beautiful.  When I see Stanford's pieces, I grab them, I had a wonderful ring (you can see it under Miscellaneous - SOLD). He mixes up his gem stone choices which help make his work stand out. 

The Sun Face Kachina is extremely sacred to the Zuni.  Portraying a Zuni Kachina in it's totality for anything but closed (to non-Zuni's) religious ceremonies is strictly forbidden. At some point it became acceptable to represent the face only. Since that time, it has become one of the most popular designs in Zuni jewelry. 

Stanford is a nephew of well known Zuni jeweler Smokey Gchachu.

Materials: Coral, White Mother of Pearl.Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Jet, and Orange Spiny Oyster

Metal: Silver

Total Drop (including bale): 2-1/16"H

Height x Width (Pendant only): 1-7/16"H x 7/8"W

Weight: .2oz/7gr/.0154lb

Signed: Stanford Gchachu Z.  (engraved)

Hallmark: No but this is not unusual for Zuni work.  Everything points to this being silver. It is non-magnetic.

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