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<p>[QUOTE="Marko, post: 72293, member: 210"]It is an enigma.....this does not fit into Zuni design categories, yet the hallmark is more Zuni. The design fits into what modern Navajo silversmiths are doing with the overlay. The size and execution points to Navajo. The stone is more greenish with an unusual matrix not often seen. Yes, turquoise can be green, but this is a different animal. Having Googled Snowville variscite extensively and reconstituted turquoise extensively, I am leaning towards the Snowville variscite as the stone. I think the overall craftsmanship points to Native American. I have not seen any examples of Chinese fakes that look this good.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Marko, post: 72293, member: 210"]It is an enigma.....this does not fit into Zuni design categories, yet the hallmark is more Zuni. The design fits into what modern Navajo silversmiths are doing with the overlay. The size and execution points to Navajo. The stone is more greenish with an unusual matrix not often seen. Yes, turquoise can be green, but this is a different animal. Having Googled Snowville variscite extensively and reconstituted turquoise extensively, I am leaning towards the Snowville variscite as the stone. I think the overall craftsmanship points to Native American. I have not seen any examples of Chinese fakes that look this good.[/QUOTE]
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