Vintage Eagle Pendant

Sterling Silver Inlay Pendant
Hallmark Dennis, Nancy Eddakie
Size: 2” long, 1″ wide

Vintage Zuni Pendant, collectible item

Stones: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Red Mediterranean Coral, Abalone Shell, Mother of Pearl

Handmade by Dennis and Nancy Edaakie

Dennis and Nancy are considered to be among the most respected masters of fine art in mosaic inlay jewelry from the Zuni reservation. Dennis was born in 1931 in Zuni, NM of the Parrot Clan. He was taught silversmithing by his uncle Jacob Haloo in 1954. Nancy was born in 1937 in Zuni, NM of the Frog Clan. Dennis and Nancy started working on jewelry together in 1965 and had become well known for their fine detail workmanship. They are sought out for their detailed bird imagery jewelry made from precious stones and shells set in sterling silver and gold. Sadly Dennis passed away in 2008 and Nancy no longer produces jewelry. Their work will be appreciated by the world over the years to come. All their pieces will be signed with  their full name, DENNIS AND NANCY EDDAKIE. Their sons Myron, Sanford, Derrick and Dale also make overlay and inlay jewelry.