{"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":"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":"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-turtle2.jpg?v=1772742619"},{"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":"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 Gonzales' 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 Gonzales","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"},{"product_id":"sunface-turtle-pair","title":"Sunface Turtle Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoselle Shack Gonzales' stunning black marble \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e duo is sgraffito treated. Sgraffito means to scratch in Italian. The striking two-tone effect along with lovely turquoise inlays make this reptile pair a stand out. An inlaid Sunface symbol is from turquoise, jet, coral and mother-of-pearl. Perhaps a turtle's shell represents a protective barrier symbolizing the ability to retreat and regroup when necessary, good animal medicine. The reptile's sweet eyes are from turquoise inlays as well. Approximately 2 5\/8\" long, 2\" wide and 7\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roselle Shack Gonzales","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Marble","offer_id":42593915600981,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/RoselleShackGonzales-marble-turtles3v3.jpg?v=1781305789"},{"product_id":"raincloud-sunface-turquoise-dangle-earrings","title":"Raincloud \u0026 Sunface Turquoise Dangle Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften Jess Johnson will sign his jewelry creations with hand-stamped raincloud elements. And sometimes he incorporates the life-giving symbol on the front side of the pieces as is the case with these magnificent sterling silver Zuni Sunface and raincloud dangle earrings. They are surrounded by many small turquoise stones, shaped like snake eyes, that are held by tiny hand-cut silver bezels in the petit point manner. The Sunface symbols that represents the elements in balance, are composed with turquoise, jet and iridescent mother-of-pearl, set in the stone to stone jewelry technique. These medium-weight adornments are signed by the artist and include additional stamped motifs, perhaps sunbeams or rainfall designs. About 2 1\/2\" long, 1 1\/4\" wide and 1\/8\" deep. If you'd like to learn more about traditional Zuni jewelry, please click \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-jewelry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jess Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42643431620693,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/JJohnson-turq-sunface-earringsv2_61205bec-94ab-4f03-88f8-1fec2b0bf81e.jpg?v=1782325303"},{"product_id":"sensational-sunface-pendant","title":"Sensational Sunface Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eApril Unkestine's lapidary and silversmithing skills are outstanding boasting two challenging jewelry techniques: stone to stone inlay as well as channel inlay. The Sunface pendant is composed from sterling silver, iridescent mother-of-pearl, happy turquoise, pen shell, bright coral and jet. The traditional symbol which represents the elements in balance, is surrounded by a sacred feathered headdress. About 2 7\/8\" long including bale, 1 3\/4\" wide and 1\/8\" deep, while the Sunface-accented bale is about 5\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-jewelry\" title=\"here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about wonderful Zuni jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"April Unkestine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42647968153685,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AUnkestine-inlaid-sunface-pendant12.jpg?v=1782428572"},{"product_id":"rainy-season-hummingbird","title":"Rainy Season Hummingbird","description":"Throughout Mesoamerica the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/hummingbird\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/a\u003e has been associated with the arrival of the rainy season, transformation and brave warrior spirit. Ancient Mayan stories say that the sun becomes a hummingbird to court the moon. Danette Laate's precious bird is carved from alabaster with etched wings and perch. Turquoise eyes and a little bill are inlaid, while a Zuni Sunface element from jet, coral and turquiose is set. The traditional symbol represents the elements in balance. About 1 7\/8\" tall, 3\/8\" wide and 1\" deep.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Hummingbird \/ Alabaster","offer_id":42666577657941,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-alabaster-hummingbirdv2.jpg?v=1782941353"},{"product_id":"coyotes-natural-order","title":"Coyote's Natural Order","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoyotes are unsung heroes who regulate small animal populations and consume carcasses that if left untouched could spread disease to us. They have important hunting medicine too. Carved from a colorful sodalite specimen, Lynn Quam's howling \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/coyote\"\u003eCoyote\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/fox\"\u003eFox\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/wolf\"\u003eWolf\u003c\/a\u003e) reminds us to respect the role wildlife has in the harmonious circle of life. Caring eyes and a heartline or breath path are from inlaid turquoise. A striking Zuni Sunface element is from turquoise, jet and pipestone. About 2 7\/8\" tall, 1\" wide and 2 1\/2\" deep from front to tail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lynn Quam","offers":[{"title":"Coyote \/ Sodalite","offer_id":42734666416213,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LQuam-sodalite-coyote5-v6.jpg?v=1784153685"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/en-ca\/collections\/animal-sunface\/material-alabaster.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}