NOW THIS… THIS IS A COLLECTOR’S CUFF.
The late Fannie Weebothee Ondelacy is a widely revered master Zuni silversmith, known for her cluster work. Her pieces are highly coveted and collectible. This enormous statement cuff is a classic radial cluster design of rounded petit point turquoise stones set in tiny serrated bezels with twist wire detailing and sterling silver drop accents. It has Fannie’s signature style of openwork semi-circle silver repousse as the middle circle. This stunning cuff is classic and timeless, the kind of piece that will be cherished for generations to come; investment piece turned heirloom.
Fannie Weebothee Ondelacy (1920 - deceased; Zuni). Cluster work; pendants; collar pins. She collaborated with husband Andrew Ondelacy. Sister of Lee Weebothee. Fannie Ondelacy shared the stamps with her husband Wayne Ondelacy.
Marks: F W O; F. W. ONDELACY; F. W. Ondelacy (script)- artist: attributed to Fannie Weebothee Ondelacy
- affiliation: Zuni
- materials: sterling silver, turquoise, Lone Mountain turquoise
- measurements: 6 1/2" inside, 1 1/2" gap, 3 1/4" across
- weight: 90 grams
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from ethnographic use
- style: JB3576
