{"title":"Sunface","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"zuni-sunface-spinner-cuff-bracelet","title":"Zuni Sunface Spinner Cuff Bracelet","description":"Zuni jeweler Don Dewa's marvelous workmanship is celebrated in a high-quality sterling silver cuff bracelet. Representing a balance of the elements, two traditional Zuni Sunfaces are presented in his signature spinner design where each Sunface station can rotate to the desired side, so cool. Inlaid stations are set with lovely red coral, vibrant turquoise, rich pen shell and iridescent mother-of-pearl. An \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/eagle\"\u003eEagle\u003c\/a\u003e feather motif and reticulated silver also adorn this magnificent cuff bracelet with an entire inner circumference of about 6 1\/2\" including the opening of 1 1\/4\". This substantial collectible cuff is approximately 1 1\/4\" wide. Signed by the artist. Click \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/determining-wrist-size\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit.","brand":"Don Dewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40689731010645,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DDewa-Sunface-inlaid-sunface-cuff2.jpg?v=1695137872"},{"product_id":"reversible-zuni-sunface-spinner-pendant-1","title":"Reversible Zuni Sunface Spinner Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eEither happy turquoise or bright red coral can be chosen as Wayne Johnson Sr. built a wonderful turn-hinge feature into his approximately 1 7\/8\" long including bale and 1 3\/8\" wide reversible sterling silver Zuni Sunface pendant. Both the turquoise and red coral \"snake eye\" shaped pieces are set with tiny, custom-cut petit point bezels to support them. The Sunface symbol composed from stone to stone inlaid turquoise, jet, coral and mother-of-pearl represents the elements in balance. Please click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-jewelry\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to read about wonderful Zuni jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wayne Johnson, Sr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41417812607061,"sku":"","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/WayneJohnson_Sr.-petit-point-red-coral-turq-spinner-pndt4v3.jpg?v=1757691079"},{"product_id":"a-tchia-la-to-pa-katsina-doll","title":"A:tchia' la to pa Katsina Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eBart Gasper, Jr.'s \u003cem\u003eA:tchia' la to pa\u003c\/em\u003e Knifewing katsina doll has been masterfully carved from traditional cottonwood root. We're astonished by his mastery in wood carving, including painting and pyrogravure artistry. Knifewing is a sacred guardian for the A:Shiwi (The People). Knifewing is brother to Rainbowman who is a Bringer of Rain. Powerful wings, necklace and feathered headdress adorn Knifewing who protects from above, while a Zuni Sunface represents a balance of the elements. Other exquisite features include Mother Earth's bounty: a vibrant blooming flower, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e, important water creatures like \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/frog\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eFrog\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/dragonfly\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e, perhaps \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turkey\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eturkey\u003c\/a\u003e tracks and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/deer\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e. Carefully applied vivid acrylic paints dance with color. Including base, measurements are about 13 1\/4\" tall, 4\" wide and 8 3\/4\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bart Gasper, Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Knifewing Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood Root","offer_id":41647720497237,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BartGasperJr.-cottonwood-Ashiwi-knifewing-katsinav9.jpg?v=1775833341"},{"product_id":"harvest-season-corn-maiden-1","title":"Harvest Season Corn Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe harvest season comes to the Pueblo late summer. Cody Chavez's \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e represents the bounty and sacred importance of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn\u003c\/a\u003e. For the A:Shiwi (Zuni) and other Indigenous societies, growing corn is a sustenance crop called the Mother because it’s cultivated from Mother Earth. Carved from serpentine with dimensional layers of toffee-hued goodness, measurements of Corn Maiden are approximately 2 3\/8\" tall, 5\/8\" wide and 1 3\/8\" deep. Assured eyes and accent inlays are from turquoise. A Zuni Sunface symbol from inlaid coral, jet and turquoise represents a balance of the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cody Chavez","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Serpentine","offer_id":41662484021333,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CChavez-serp-corn-maiden3_9932b2fd-3922-4e67-b5fc-51ce51be521a.jpg?v=1756326115"},{"product_id":"andres-lementino-pm-bison-jpg","title":"Mighty Sunface Bison","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural abstract lines and patterns produce a powerful sense of energy in Andres Lementino's Picasso marble \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/bison\"\u003eBison\u003c\/a\u003e who is meticulously inlaid with a stunning Zuni Sunface symbol. Colorful apple coral, turquoise, pen shell, iridescent mother-of-pearl, jet and lapis lazuli bring the Sunface to life, representing a balance of the elements. Mighty horns are overlaid with alternating sections of pen shell, turquoise and apple coral. These material are set in the stone to stone method which requires exacting lapidary and design skills. Heartfelt eyes are from turquoise inlays and a beard is nicely presented. About 5 1\/8\" long, 1 1\/4\" wide and 3 1\/2\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andres Lementino","offers":[{"title":"Bison \/ Picasso Marble","offer_id":41735288193109,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AndresLementino-pm-bison.jpg?v=1774541220"},{"product_id":"eagle-6","title":"Eagle Gratitude","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/eagle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eEagles\u003c\/a\u003e teach us many things including being grateful for what we have. Being thankful helps shift our mindset from focusing on what we may lack to a more positive perspective on the abundance already around us. In nature, eagles love eating fish yet are flexible and opportunistic hunters setting an example to cultivate gratitude for what is available. Andres Lementino's antler carving depicts a mighty raptor with focused eyes from turquoise inlays, who has swooped down on a jet-eyed \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/rabbit\"\u003eRabbit\u003c\/a\u003e with its powerful talons. A Zuni Sunface element, which represents the elements in balance and harmony, is meticulously inlaid from iridescent gold lip shell, turquoise, lapis lazuli, pen shell, shimmering mother-of-pearl and apple coral. Dimensions are approximately 6 1\/4\" tall, 1 7\/8\" wide and 2 3\/4\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andres Lementino","offers":[{"title":"Eagle \/ Antler","offer_id":41757730996309,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AndresLementino-antler-eaglev4.jpg?v=1760028169"},{"product_id":"porcupine-prickles","title":"Porcupine Prickles","description":"It's said that a porcupine has an average of 30,000 quills on its body. Despite the prickly security, this little creature is quite friendly, curious and sweet. They are a great reminder that being open about your boundaries can help to weed out unnecessary energies that don't compliment you or your goals. Carved from vermillion marble and inlaid with a balancing Zuni Sunface element from jet, coral and turquoise, Danette Laate's woodland companion is about 2 1\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 1 1\/8\" tall. Nice eyes are from turquoise inlays and ears are lightly drilled.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Porcupine \/ Vermillion Marble","offer_id":42102162391125,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-vermillion-marble-porcupinev3.jpg?v=1769627168"},{"product_id":"badger-kingdom","title":"Badger Kingdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ground is where the magic happens, where roots run deep and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/badger\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBadger\u003c\/a\u003e thrives. No wonder Zuni medicine men consult the badger who knows the curative plants of its underground kingdom. Tenacious badgers teach us to have courage to never give up and to try again tomorrow. Danette Laate's Picasso marble badger is inlaid with a Zuni Sunface symbol from jet, red coral and turquoise, representing the elements in balance. Fur etching is beautifully rendered. A steely-eyed gaze is from turquoise inlays. About 2 1\/8\" long, roughly 1 1\/8\" wide and 5\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Badger \/ Picasso Marble","offer_id":42108862955605,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-pm-badger3v2.jpg?v=1771344069"},{"product_id":"sunface-turtle-6","title":"Sunface Turtle","description":"A Zuni Sunface symbol is inlaid on Danette Laate's \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e (or tortoise) carved from onyx. It represents balance in life: traditionally, turquoise (blue) stands for Father Sky, coral (red) stands for Mother Earth and mother-of-pearl shell (white) and jet (black) represent all the elements in balance.  The Sunface is used as an offering or blessing from the artist in thanks for the medicine or spirit that it brings to us. Turquoise inlays adorn the lovely etched carapace as well as the reptile's eyes. The Sunface element is from turquoise, jet and coral. About 2 1\/8\" long, 1 1\/8\" wide and 1\/2\" tall.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Onyx","offer_id":42214872645717,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-onyx-turtle2v3.jpg?v=1772742619"},{"product_id":"mole-kingdom","title":"Mole Kingdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/mole\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMole's\u003c\/a\u003e subterranean fortress features specialized chambers that can extend for hundreds of feet. These hidden underground highways are used to journey safely here and there. Danette Laate's young fluorite beneath the ground creature has turquoise eyes and a Zuni Sunface symbol from jet, coral and turquoise. The Sunface symbol represents harmony and balance of the elements. Approximately 2 1\/2\" long, 1 1\/8\" wide and 5\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Mole \/ Young Fluorite","offer_id":42367201935445,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-fluorite-molev3.jpg?v=1775248152"},{"product_id":"spectacular-sunface-earrings","title":"Spectacular Sunface Earrings","description":"For the A:Shiwi (Zuni), the beneficial Sunface symbol represents balance in life: traditionally, turquoise stands for Father Sky, coral stands for Mother Earth, while mother-of-pearl shell and jet represent all the elements in balance. Artists like Gininka Dickson and Cameron Kalestewa invoke their artistic license by using other wonderful materials to represent this sacred design. They've selected pink mussel shell, lapis lazuli, pen shell, mother-of-pearl and fuchsite to beautifully inlay a pair of sterling silver Sunface lightweight earrings that elegantly hang at about 1 3\/8\" long, 5\/8\" wide and 1\/8\" deep. Each stone and shell is set side by side in the challenging stone-to-stone inlay technique. Signed by the artists. Please click \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-jewelry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to delve into the amazing world of Zuni jewelry.","brand":"Gininka Dickson \u0026 Cameron Kalestewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42444361990229,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CK_GD-SS-multi-material-earrings.jpg?v=1777587351"},{"product_id":"sunface-frog","title":"Stunning Sunface Frog","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/frog\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eFrogs\u003c\/a\u003e are one of Mother Earth's most visually stunning life forms. Rising global temperatures, severe drought, habitat loss and pathogens have set in motion the fast decline of many frog populations. We can help frogs. Sensitive skin that absorbs pollutants from the water and the air means we can steer clear of toxic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides that can harm frogs. Carved frogs are regarded as rain-bringing for the A:Shiwi (Zuni). Pansy Natachu's water friend with endearing eyes from jet inlays, is smoothly carved from colorful turquoise with lovely pyrite inclusions. A Sunface symbol representing the elements in balance is from jet, coral, lapis and gold lip mother-of-pearl, while bodily accents are from jet and pipestone among other nice ones. About 1 1\/4\" long, 5\/8\" wide and 5\/8\" tall.","brand":"Pansy Natachu","offers":[{"title":"Frog \/ Turquoise","offer_id":42534965805141,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/PansyNatachu-turq-frog-sunfacev6.jpg?v=1779907392"},{"product_id":"sunface-corn-maiden","title":"Sunface Corn Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zuni Sunface is a traditional design symbolizing a balance of the elements as seen in Danette Laate's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\"\u003eCorn-Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e. It's made from coral, jet and turquoise. She's carved from a desert-hued and naturally layered onyx, while facial features are set with turquoise and jet. Whorled hair is gorgeously incised and lobes are adorned with turquoise inlays. A \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e leaf blade is etched and inlaid with a turquoise accent on the reverse side. Approximately 2 1\/8\" tall, 1\" wide and 5\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Onyx","offer_id":42539538284629,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-onyx-maiden.jpg?v=1779986891"},{"product_id":"heartline-sunface-white-bear","title":"Heartlines \u0026 Sunface White Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlternating pieces of carved turquoise, red coral and jet are inlaid on either side of Danette Laate's calcite \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e. These are called heartlines which represent the breath path. The spirit of the animal can be shown by the heartline feature with an arrow extending from the mouth leading to the heart region. Eyes are from turquoise inlays, while a Zuni Sunface symbol from the same materials represents the elements in balance. Keep it close to remind you of the strength and endurance you have within, just like brother bear. White bears are considered to have special healing qualities by the A:Shiwi (Zuni). About 1 5\/8\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 3\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Calcite","offer_id":42540547113045,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-calcite-med-bearv3.jpg?v=1780005607"},{"product_id":"purifying-frog-1","title":"Purifying Frog","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrogs are rare in the desert and sacred in Zuni where they are considered to have healing and purifying qualities. Roselle Shack's rich marble \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/frog\"\u003eFrog\u003c\/a\u003e has hopped in at about 2 3\/8\" long, 2 1\/8\" wide and 1\/2\" tall. Wide set eyes and nostril inlays are from colorful turquoise. The lovely designs on this friendly water creature are achieved by a technique of ornamentation called sgraffito in which a surface layer is incised to reveal a ground of contrasting color. It also creates a bit of wonderful texture as well. A Sunface symbol from turquoise, perhaps pipestone or another material, mother-of-pearl and jet is inlaid, representing a balance of the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roselle Shack","offers":[{"title":"Frog \/ Marble","offer_id":42563795910741,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/RoselleShack-marble-frog5v6.jpg?v=1780419465"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/en-ca\/collections\/animal-sunface\/animal-mole.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}