Sterling Silver Turquoise & Shell Inlay Chief Pin by Fabian Cellicion

Handcrafted by Zuni artisan Fabian Cellicion, this Turquoise, Shell & Onyx Inlay Chief Pin is one of the most intricate and breathtaking examples of Zuni inlay work you will find. The piece depicts a Native American chief in full ceremonial headdress — each feather meticulously tipped with a sterling silver dot, with additional silver dot accents cascading down a delicate necklace at the chief's chest. The headdress and figure are inlaid with a stunning combination of turquoise, white mother of pearl, dark golden lip mother of pearl, onyx, and  coral — each stone precisely cut and set to create a mosaic of color and texture that is nothing short of extraordinary. Measures approximately 2¼" long × 1½" tall, weighing 14 grams total with solid sterling silver.

This brooch-style pin is a true collector's piece — the kind of work that takes years of skill to master. Fabian Cellicion's meticulous attention to detail honors the finest traditions of Zuni inlay silversmithing, making this an heirloom-quality work of wearable art.