This item is a vintage Zuni Pueblo sterling silver knifewing pin featuring intricate multi-stone inlay.  Design: Represents the Knifewing kachina, a protector figure from Zuni mythology combining eagle and human features.  Materials: Typically constructed using sterling silver with inlays of turquoise, jet, spondylus shell (or coral), and mother of pearl.  Artistry: Showcases traditional lapidary techniques where tiny stone pieces are precisely cut and positioned.