Dublin Core
Title
Zuni Sun Face Ring
Object
Ring
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Zuni
Brief Description
A multicolored circular Zuni ring with various stones depicting the sun face motif.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
2.5 cm L
Dimension 2
2.3 cm W
Dimension 3
2 cm D
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver), Stone (turquoise, jet, coral, mother of pearl)
Construction
The ring was cast, hammered, and soldered.
Decoration
Channel inlay (turquoise, jet, coral, mother of pearl), Polished, Granulation, Filigree
Maker
Roger and Lela Cellicion
Maker Culture
Zuni
Condition
The ring is in very good condition with the only issue being a few small chips in the stones.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-076
Set With
MM485-076, MM485-077, MM485-078, MM485-079
State
New Mexico
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: When looking at southwestern native jewelry symbols, I found that the symbol being depicted on this ring is the sun symbol or the "sun face" symbol. When trying to determine the culture of the ring, I found it to be Zuni based on research. The back of the ring has "RLhC" on it, though I could be wrong about the "h." After some research, I believe this to be the maker's mark of Roger and Lela Cellicion. I found this because MM485-078 has "Lela Roger Cellicion" inscribed on the back. Since this ring is a part of the set with MM485-078 and the initials on the back of the ring match their names, it seems safe to say that they are the makers of this ring. Research on Roger and Lela Cellicion also show that they are Zuni.
Cataloging: Consulted References
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1041651483/vintage-roger-and-lela-cellicion-zuni
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: