Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Hummingbird Brooch / Pendant

This beautiful vintage piece is a Zuni Native American multi-stone mosaic inlay brooch/pendant. The piece showcases a masterfully hand-cut assortment of organic shells and natural gemstones bezel-set into sterling silver. The specific stones and shells used in this hummingbird inlay include: * White & Yellow Mother of Pearl: Used for the pale cream and soft yellow-toned body and upper wing sections. * Pink Mother of Pearl: Creates the shimmering, iridescent pink coloration on the main chest section. * Turquoise: Hand-cut into the vibrant blue-green accents on the tail feathers. * Coral / Spiny Oyster: Provides the deep red-orange teardrop accent piece on the lower tail feather. * Black Onyx or Jet: Used for the tiny, precisely drilled dark stone inset forming the hummingbird's eye, as well as the dark tip on the upper wing tip.