Veronica Poblano (b. 1951, Zuni)
21st century
A mixed group of stone set and silver wire jewelry
Each stamped: Veronica
Comprising an abstract silver wire cuff with four druzy quartz stones in various colors (7" total inner C x 1.5" H, including a 1" gap), an oval pink druzy quartz ring (Ring size: 7.25; 1" H), and three pairs of abstract stone set earrings, including a pair with set turquoise (2.25" H), 8 pieces
119.0 grams gross
Other Notes: "Veronica Poblano, daughter of famed Zuni carver and famed stone inlay artist, Leo Poblano (1905-1958), began making sculpture and carvings at the age of fourteen, and immediately specialized in detailed figures of animals in a variety of stones. While later living in California and caring for her two children, she began making inlay jewelry that attracted a wide clientele. She returned to Zuni in 1992 and turned full time to jewelry making. Her work is collected internationally. The artist is actively involved in her tribal organizations and with various museum boards, and in conducting workshops She has also established the Leo Poblano Memorial mentorship Program in honor of her father."
"My work is given energy by my memories of my father and also by the special qualities of the gems and minerals I work with. They have a lot of energy in them, and that inspires me to put them where they belong."
From: McFadden & Napiura Taubman, ed., "Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation, 1, Contemporary Native American Art from the Southwest" 2002, pp. 76 and 77.

Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered abrasions. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.