Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico has produced some of the most technically demanding stonework in the history of world jewelry. Needlepoint — the art of cutting and setting long, thin, pointed turquoise stones — and its companion technique petit point require lapidary precision measured in fractions of a millimeter, passed through families like the Dishta, Quam, and Leekya across multiple generations.
In the quiet precision of her Zuni Pueblo workshop, Lorraine Waatsa transforms raw turquoise, coral, and shell into the intricate needlepoint, petit point, and mosaic inlay patterns that have defined Zuni lapidary artistry for over a century. Her work carries forward a legacy shaped by masters like Leekya Deyuse while pushing the boundaries of what stone-on-silver composition can achieve.
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Discover this exceptional Native American Pottery, created by Zuni Pueblo artisans. Measuring 9 x 6 inches. Nestled in the high desert of western New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo has been home to master lapidaries for generations. Zuni artists are world-renowned for their intricate inlay work, petit point, and needlepoint techniques using turquoise, coral, and shell. Created by artist Lorenda Cellicion, this piece carries the mark of its creator. Every piece at Humiovi is one-of-a-kind — once sold, it can never be replicated. Ships from our gallery in Sedona, Arizona.
SKU: 731439V
Cared for thoughtfully, a handcrafted piece is meant to last generations. A few essentials for this one:
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Put your piece on after fragrance, lotion, and hairspray — and take it off before water, sleep, and sport.
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Keep each piece in its own soft pouch, away from direct sun and damp, so softer stones never meet harder ones.
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