Helen and Lincoln Zunie
Helen and Lincoln Zunie are Native American jewelry artists who create traditional and contemporary pieces using techniques passed down through generations of their family. The Zunie family is from the Zuni Pueblo, a Native American tribe located in New Mexico known for their intricate and highly skilled jewelry-making.
Helen and Lincoln Zunie work with a variety of materials, including turquoise, coral, and sterling silver. They are known for their distinctive inlay work, which involves carefully cutting and shaping stones to create intricate designs that are then set into the metal of the jewelry.
The Zunies create a range of jewelry pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. They often incorporate traditional Zuni symbols and designs into their work, such as the "sunface" symbol, which represents the four cardinal directions and the cyclical nature of life.
Helen and Lincoln Zunie have won numerous awards for their jewelry, including the prestigious "Best of Show" award at the Santa Fe Indian Market in 2011. Their work is highly prized by collectors and is considered an important contribution to the ongoing tradition of Native American jewelry-making.
Helen and Lincoln Zunie work with a variety of materials, including turquoise, coral, and sterling silver. They are known for their distinctive inlay work, which involves carefully cutting and shaping stones to create intricate designs that are then set into the metal of the jewelry.
The Zunies create a range of jewelry pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. They often incorporate traditional Zuni symbols and designs into their work, such as the "sunface" symbol, which represents the four cardinal directions and the cyclical nature of life.
Helen and Lincoln Zunie have won numerous awards for their jewelry, including the prestigious "Best of Show" award at the Santa Fe Indian Market in 2011. Their work is highly prized by collectors and is considered an important contribution to the ongoing tradition of Native American jewelry-making.
