Zuni Sibert & Janita Kallestewa Sterling Silver & Turquoise Hat Band, Signed SKJ View Watchlist >
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Zuni Sibert & Janita Kallestewa Sterling Silver & Turquoise Hat Band, Signed SKJ
This sterling silver and turquoise hat band by Sibert & Janita (Juanita) Kallestewa offers a striking fusion of Zuni tradition and Western flair. Designed to encircle the crown of a hat, the band is both functional and ornamental, showcasing the makers’ skilled silversmithing and lapidary artistry. Bearing the hallmark SKJ—this vintage piece embodies the Kallestewas’ craftsmanship and the enduring Zuni reverence for turquoise.
Details & Specifications
Artist & Signature
- Maker: Sibert & Janita Kallestewa (Zuni Pueblo)
- Hallmark: Stamped “SKJ”
Materials & Stones
- Sterling Silver
- 28 natural turquoise cabochons, ranging in size from approx. 5.05 mm x 7.91 mm (largest) to 4.18 mm x 6.31 mm (smallest)
Design
- Traditional three-piece buckle sets: buckle, keeper, and tip
- Silver band adorned with turquoise clusters and fine stampwork
- Designed to encircle a Western-style hat as a statement accessory
Measurements
- Pending
- Weight: 73.61 g (2.59 oz)
Condition
Good vintage condition. Turquoise stones are secure in their settings. Silver exhibits natural patina and minor wear consistent with age. We have left polishing to the buyer, allowing its character to remain intact.
Historical & Artistic Context
Zuni silversmiths Sibert & Janita Kallestewa have been creating jewelry since the 1970s, blending the Pueblo’s rich tradition of turquoise work with designs suited for modern wearers. While they are often associated with channel inlay, this hat band demonstrates their versatility through cluster turquoise arrangements—a style that reflects Zuni reverence for the stone as a symbol of sky, water, and life.
Worn with a Western hat, this band transforms functional headwear into a canvas for cultural expression, making it equally at home in the arena, on the stage, or in a display case.
Signed by Zuni artisans Sibert & Janita Kallestewa, this sterling silver and turquoise hat band stands as both a wearable accessory and a collector’s treasure. Its artistry, authenticity, and vibrant turquoise presence make it an enchanting addition to any Native American jewelry collection.
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