Buffalo Pin and Pendant by Dale Edaakie (b. 1938), Zuni

Buffalo Pin and Pendant
by Dale Edaakie (b. 1938), Zuni Pueblo
Jet and abalone inlay, sterling silver
3” high x 2.25” wide 

Born in 1938 into the Zuni Pueblo, a community celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship in jewelry-making and silversmithing, Dale Edaakie has etched his name in the annals of Native American jewelry. Alongside his parents, Dennis & Nancy Edaakie, and other family members, Dale has been instrumental in perpetuating the Zuni tradition of intricate inlay work in jewelry pieces.

Inheriting the artistic legacy of his parents, who are renowned for their bird depictions, Dale chose to tread a different path. He channeled his creative energies towards the representation of animals, carving out his own niche in the art of inlay.