Item 192
Vintage Zuni Inlay Spinner Pendant - Natachu
Sold
$325
Starting Bid: $75
Est.
$200 - $400
Live Auction
April 9th, 2022 Auction
Available for your pleasure is a vintage Zuni inlay spinner pendant by Natachu. This double-sided spinner features a Sun God on one side and a Knifewing on the other. The pendant features a stunning inlay of turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, onyx, and shell on both sides. The Knifewing is a half man – half eagle Zuni spirit or God with razor sharp feathers made of flint. He is the ultimate warrior. “This curious God is the hero of hundreds of folklore tales, the tutelary deity of several societies of Zuni. He is represented as possessing a human form. MAKER: Hallmarked: Pete Natachu (etched in script). APPROX AGE: Vintage. SIZE: The pendant measures 1-1/2 inches long (from top to bottom) x 1-1/2 inches wide at the widest part. The total weight for this item is 18.3 grams. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regard to condition. SHIPPING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium you pay is discounted to only 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Literature
Remember there is a 12% Buyer's premium added to the hammer price of this lot.