Description
J1629 Zuni Cross
Turquoise cross pendant made up of 72 turquoise rounds. The 2 1/2” x 3 3/4” Sleeping Beauty snake eyes turquoise cross has a hallmark “Mc”.
The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petit point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.
