This unbelievable Antique Vintage Native American Jewelry Collection is from the personal collection of Barbra Felfot. Felfot had been in the Native American art and jewelry business for over 40 years, and only purchased the “best of the best” for her own personal collection. Upon her passing, Felfot’s husband Mel offered to let us choose 100 extraordinary pieces to add to our already incredible inventory. The rest of her collection will be sold to Native American museums. Mrs. Felfots collection features some of the finest Royston, Carico Lake, Kingman, and Landers turquoise ever put into jewelry. These pieces range from concho belts, squash blossoms, cuff bracelets and rings. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! These pieces of Americana will only increase in value over time.

This mosaic inlay full Rainbow Man Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace was hand crafted by Zuni Artists Herbert and Esther Cellicion, husband and wife. It was first purchased in 1974. The Cellicion’s pieces are among the finest hand crafted Native American Zuni Inlay work in the Southwest. Each featured piece in this set is adorned with genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, black jet, mother of pearl, Mediterranean coral, gold lip and shell abalone. The abalone is a tell tale sign that this piece is truly collectible. It is extremely rare to find abalone complementing Native American jewelry and was often used by the traditional Zuni silversmiths.

This Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace set features ten squash blossoms measuring 1 3/4″ by 1 1/4″ and are strung together with 8mm seam beads. The featured naja measures 4″ by 2 1/2″ and centers the masterpiece perfectly. This Zuni Rainbow Man Kachina Necklace measures 30″ from end to end and uses a traditional hook and eye closer.

The Zuni cuff bracelet is perfectly matched with the necklace set and features the Rainbow Man Kachina surrounded by hand cut mosaics on a three wire cuff. This Zuni inlaid bracelet measures 2″ tall and 2 5/8″ wide. It will fit a size 5 1/2″ to 7″ wrist.

Not to be out done, this set also features a beautiful broach pendant, which is extremely rare, as part of a Native American Zuni Squash Blossom Set. Herbert and Esther created this extra addition which measures 1 1/2″ by 1 1/4″. Hallmarked and signed this broach pendant can be worn as a pendant or with the fastening pin attached.

A great addition to this Rainbow Man Kachina Squash Blossom are the Zuni Earrings which measure 1 1/2″ by 1 1/4″ and hang appropriately from 10mm seam beads adorned with a turquoise stone. These post earrings are the perfect addition to this Zuni Necklace Set

The final piece to this Rainbow Man Zuni Squash Blossom Set is a Zuni Ring. The Mosaic Inlay finish is adorned with all the trimmings and measures 1 1/2″ by 1 1/4″ and the ring will fit a size 9.

Rainbow Man Kachinas, a Zuni symbol, is the Kachina of harmony. This is a sign of the Great Mystery that gives humans the privilege of roaming this great planet. Herbert and Esther Cellion’s master craftsmanship is extremely organized. Herbert used Turquoise, Black Jet, both white and Gold Lip, Mother of Pearl and Mediterranean Coral with was first purchased in 1974.

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