Zuni
Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Jet
and MOP
Thunderbird
Pin Pendant
The amount of work in this pieces is amazing and the quality of the work is exceptional.
Diameter | 1
1/2" x 1 3/4" |
Stones | Mother
of Pearl (MOP), jet, coral, and turquoise |
Hallmarks | signed Leagus Ahiyite Zuni |
Artist | Leagus
Ahiyite, Zuni |
This beautifully crafted Thunderbird Pin Pendant is made from Mother of Pearl (MOP), jet, coral, and turquoise channel inlay.
Has locking pin and also a loop for a chain so it can also be used as a pendant.
Comes with an 18" sterling silver chain.
Ahihite Zuni MOP & Jet
Thunderbird Pin Pendant
$75 SOLD
Peyote Bird, Water Bird or Thunderbird?
The Water Bird is a symbol of the renewal of life, rainy seasons, rivers, distant travel, distant vision & wisdom. It is often also referred to as the Peyote Bird because the Water Bird plays a significant part in the Native American Indian Church Peyote meetings and, in fact, since the early 1900's has been the symbol of the NAC.
The Peyote/Water Bird is not a Southwest tradition, but one of the Plains Indians. The Peyote Bird is connected with lightning, thunder and visions. Those who dream of the thunder beings will become Heyokas, those who do things backwards, upside down, or opposite. This is a Lakota way of being. It is part of the medicine of the Heyoka to remind us that we should not take ourselves too seriously - that's why Heyoka is often translated as the "sacred clown".
The Thunderbird is a cross-cultural symbol of the Southwest, Plains and Pacific Northwest tribes as well as in the non-Native world. Much is written about the origin of the symbol and its significance. It has been suggested by some that the symbol was borrowed by Native American artisans from the white man's medal dies. Others claim the Thunderbird has always lived in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. There, carved totem poles are often topped with a Thunderbird with outstretched wings. Looking at a Thunderbird, it is easy to see why it symbolizes power, strength and nobility.