From our Estate Collection, honor the spirit of warrior artistry with this extraordinary Zuni Knifewing Dancer Ring by renowned artists Harlan & Monica Coonsis. A powerful symbol of strength and protection in Zuni culture, the Knifewing Dancer is rendered here in exquisite detail through masterful mosaic inlay.
Handcrafted in sterling silver and signed HMC, this vintage ring features 30 natural gemstone inlays—including pink and red coral, turquoise, and jet—each piece meticulously set into the iconic Knifewing form. Measuring 22.91mm wide at the top and 5.09mm at the band, the ring weighs approximately 13.80 dwt (21.47 grams). Due to its inlay setting, it cannot be resized.
A wearable piece of cultural artistry, this ring is a striking statement of heritage and craftsmanship.
Details
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Artists: Harlan & Monica Coonsis (Signed HMC)
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Tribe: Zuni
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Material: Sterling Silver
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Main Stones: Pink & Red Coral, Turquoise, Jet (30 total inlaid pieces)
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Top Width: 22.91mm
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Band Width: 5.09mm
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Size: 9.75 (Not resizable)
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Weight: Approx. 13.80 dwt (21.47 grams)
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Setting Style: Inlay
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Features: Handmade, Nickel-Free
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Era: Circa 1990s
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Vintage: Yes
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Shape: Rectangular
Sterling silver
Signed HMC for Harlan & Monica Coonsis, considered some of the finest Zuni artists best known for their mosaic inlay
30 inlaid pieces of pink & red coral, turquoise, & jet
Knifewing dancer is the Zuni spirit/god ultimate warrior
Measures 22.91mm wide at its top
Measures 5.09mm wide at its band
Size 9.75
Cannot be sized due to setting style
Vintage circa 1990’s
Weighs 13.80dwt
Color:Silver.
Main Stone:Coral
Main Stone Color:Red
Main Stone Shape:Cabochon
Main Stone Creation:Natural
Main Stone Treatment:Unknown
Second Stone:Turquoise
Gemstone Clarity:Eye Clean
Customized:No
Handmade:Yes
Signed:Yes
Sizable:No
Size:9.75
Band Width:5.09mm
Era:Undated
Vintage:Yes
Antique:No
Features:Nickel-Free
Shape:Rectangle
Setting Style:Inlay
Gender:Men
