Vintage Zuni RAINBOW MAN SQUASH NECKLACE BRACELET RING SET, HE CELLICION, c1970s

This magnificent vintage 1970s Sterling Silver and Multi-Gems Mosaic inlay Rainbow Man complete squash blossom necklace set was handcrafted by legendary Zuni artisans Herbert and Esther Cellicion. Herbert and Esther Cellicion are considered among the best in Zuni inlay work and specializes in creating Rainbow Man, Knifewing and Butterfly inlay jewelry.

This spectacular set includes a huge Rainbow Man squash blossom necklace, a pair of matching earrings, a bracelet and a ring.

The squash blossom necklace features twelve squash blossoms and a naja handcrafted in the image of the Zuni Rainbow Man, inlaid with precision cut pieces of genuine turquoise, coral, jet, white and gold lip mother of pearl. Handmade sterling silver dots adds more fabulous details. The blossoms measure approx  3/4" x 1 1/4" and the naja measures about 1-3/4" W x 3-3/8"" L. These were hand strung on two rows of handmade 7mm sterling silver bench beads and closes with hook-eye clasp. Measures approx 36" total long, including the naja.

The bracelet features a two band cuff with a Rainbow Man centerpiece that measures about 2" W in the center. Will fit wrist sizes 6-1/2" with flexibility to custom adjust up or down.

The matching Rainbow Man earrings measure approx 1" x 1-1/4" and on sterling silver posts.

The final piece is a matching ring with a Rainbow Man center that measures 1-3/8" x 1-1/8" and is available in zize 7.5, but can be sized up to 8.5 (just let us know in message to seller box at checkout).

The pieces are hallmarked "HE Cellicion, ZUNI" by the famous Zuni silversmiths Herbert and Esther Cellicion. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

A SIMPLY AMAZING COLLECTION OF VINTAGE MUSEUM QUALITY ZUNI HANDCRAFTED RAINBOW MAN JEWELRY BY WORLD RENOWN ZUNI ARTISANS HERBERT AND ESTHER CELLICION!

HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE AND A GREAT INVESTMENT! 

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