Vintage Ray & Eva Wyaco Zuni Sterling Needlepoint Petit Squash Blossom Necklace
Lovely rare signed Ray and Eva Wyaco, this necklace features exceedingly fine needlepoint work to the blossoms and larger naja pendant, which are beautifully executed with precision and grace, featuring hand cut and polished turquoise stones set with twisted wire and stamped raindrop decoration. The beaded necklace itself measures 20, not including the naja. This is a distinctive vintage piece of Wyaco, and increasingly hard to find. Versions of the artists' work can be found in Zuni Jewelry, Vol 3, pg 41 and 45 by Theda and Michael Bassman. This piece is missing two small pieces of inlay, and a skilled Native American jeweler will have no trouble replacing them. It has been priced to allow for this minor repair, but is beautiful. And perfectly wearable as is. Please see the photos for details. Eva Wyaco was born Bernice Leekity, a Zuni, and she & her husband, Ray Wyaco, were active in the 1960's & 70's producing carved mosaic inlay jewelry. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "thefitzg51" and is located in this country: US.
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- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
- Signed: Yes
- Color: Blue
- Main Stone Color: Turquoise
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Necklace Length: 20 in
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Brand: Wyaco
- Type: Necklace
- Jewelry Type: Necklaces
- Metal Purity: .925
- Style: Beaded
- Base Metal: Fine Silver
- Featured Refinements: Squash Blossom Necklace
- Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
- Country of Origin: USA
- Handmade: Yes