Vintage Madeline Beyuka Zuni Ring size 7

This is a gorgeous ring made by Zuni jeweler Madeline Beyuka. Beyuka has been known for her designs of dancers from the Pueblo, and this ring features a striking eagle dancer made out of turquoise. It is a fairly large dancer and includes two different shades of turquoise—one of a light blue color and the other a darker tint. The dancer wears a feather on the head and winged eagle feathers on the arms. Around the ankles are sashes in the darker colored turquoise. Artist initials - signature of Madeline Beyuka, Zuni JewelerTo the Zunis, the eagle is a powerful and sacred symbol of intuition, creativity, and connection to a divine power. The eagle is seen as a messenger to the gods. The back of the ring is signed MB. Madeline Beyuka (1935- ) is a Zuni jeweler who was active from the early 1950s to the late 1980s