Zuni artist Lorraine Waatsa made these large coral cluster sterling silver earrings. Lorraine is the daughter of Alice and Duane Quam and the granddaughter of Warren and Doris Ondelacy. She has continued the rich tradition of quality work associated with her family and is one of the premier Zuni cluster work jewelers working today. Lorraine Waatsa's cluster work is extremely well made and beautiful! Lorraine works is published in most Zuni reference books, including Zuni Jewelry, by Theda and Michael Bassman. These earrings are from an estate sale and so the exact age of the earrings in unknown.
The earrings consists of heavy gauge sterling silver and 16 pieces of perfectly matched red coral. Lorraine works with her husband Luwayne and they do not skimp on quality. Their jewelry is always in high-demand.
The earrings are 1-1/8 inch in diameter. Each earrings weighs 6.7 grams. Post earrings for pierced ears. Hallmarked LW Zuni.
Excellent condition. The exact age of the earrings is unknown. Lorraine began making jewelry in the early 1970's. Gift Box and Certificate of Authenticity included. Every serious Zuni jewelry collector needs a few pieces by Lorraine Waatsa.