Zuni Horace Iule Cast Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Knifewing Earrings w Inlaid Top

Description

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WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THEM: a fabulous pair of knifewing earrings by the famous Zuni artist, Horace
Iule, very well cast, an early casting, very clean and strong. The
knifewings
contain top quality Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling silver. I added a beautifully inlaid very old Zuni top (same period as the knifewing) as part of converting the earrings to pierced. They were a gorgeous separate pair of earrings, inlaid with red abalone,
turquoise and jet, in a lovely complex shape with tiny applied raindrops and dating very early, too. The tops can be removed of course, used as separate earrings, and a plain post or hook added to the Horace Iule knifewings, creating two pair.
BACKGROUND: Horace Iule was one of the all-time great Zuni artists, worked for CG Wallace and was collected by him and included in the Sotheby's auction, a major prize winner and highly valued by the best galleries and museums. These are among his best.
CONDITION: excellent vintage, wearable and collectible. Normal age related wear.
MEASUREMENTS:
• The knifewing portion measures
1.25" high and 15/16" wide
• The entire length is 2" with the same width of 15/16"
• Weight is 8.5g and 8.54g
• Guaranteed attribution to Horace Iule for the knifewings and I don't know who did the inlaid top but it's gorgeous old work.
• the knifewings are unmarked sterling silver with Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise and the top portion includes red abalone, turquoise and jet
SUMMARY: stunning Horace
Iule Knifewing earrings which will work with anything. I included pictures of some other pieces of his I have available separately in the store. These are unique and wonderful earrings. Great collectibles!
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