Dennis and Nancy Edaakie Hummingbird Inlay Bracelet Start Price USD 899.00 Current Price USD 899.00 Time Left 21 days 21 hours 36 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 31, 2008 End Time Thursday, January 29, 2009 Location Gallup, New Mexico See more about 'Dennis and Nancy Edaakie Hummingbird Inlay Bracelet' Description  WILFORD'S TRADING POST Buy Direct from Gallup, New Mexico = The Indian Jewelry Capital of the World Description:  Sterling silver multi-stone hummingbird inlay cuff bracelet.    Artist Names:   Dennis and Nancy Edaakie - Zuni Signed:  Yes, see image. Size/Weight:  6.5 inches INCLUDES 1 1/4 inch opening, smallest width at shanks is about 7/8 inch, largest  is  1 1/4 inch in center.  Not adjustable.           Wilford writes in blog entry of 3/12/08:  The August 1974 edition of ARIZONA HIGHWAYS featured an article representing a special collection of Indian jewelry called The Arizona Highways Hall of Fame Classics. Three masterworks of Dennis Edaakie were shown and he was hailed as a Grand Master of his medium. In 1975 in Vol I of ZUNI, The Art and The People, Ed and Barbara Bell wrote "Dennis and Nancy (Edaakie), without a doubt, two of the best known silversmiths in Zuni, are all the more remarkable because they have been practicing their art for the relatively short time of 10 years. Their beautiful inlay work may be seen in most of the finer collections of Indian jewelry. When found in the finer collections of Indian jewelry, it is usually marked 'Not for Sale.' " Sadly, Nancy Edaakie was not given even a footnote's worth of credit in the ARIZONA HIGHWAYS article. I featured the Edaakie's in a brief blog entry a couple of months ago, see Birdman and Ladybird of Zuni.What impresses me about the "Hall of Fame Jewelry" masters is that their work is so reasonably priced. Once a noted jewelry artist stops producing, their work tends to skyrocket in value, but even long lived artists often find their early works very highly valued as vintage pieces. Regardless of how much longer the Dennis and Nancy remain productive, their work will live on through their well trained children. update 9/24/08:  The work of this great team is over.  Mr. Edaakie passed away this past summer.  It is uncertain whether or not Ms. Ekaakie will continue with her jewelry work, but as I state above, their work lives on in great brillance through their children who they trained so well.  http://www.wilfordstradingpost.blogspot.com/   Buying Considerations from Wilford   PRICING   If your find that some of our prices appear surprisingly low compared to many of our EBay competitors, congratulations, you have discovered Wilford’s Trading Post--one of the very best places to buy authentic Native American Jewelry.  We are a family owned business founded in 2007.  Living in Gallup gives us some tremendous marketing advantage because our town is indisputably billed as the Indian Jewelry Capital of the World.  Most of our retail pricing is done by a simple formula based on our wholesale acquisition cost.  Vintage and irreplaceable items are priced by our own appraisal.   AUTHENTICITY   Approximately 95% of what we sell is bought on the reservation or in Gallup; exceptions include Albuquerque and Santa Fe.  We screen diligently to avoid imports masquerading as authentic Native American jewelry.   Our stock merchandise comes from well established, reputable wholesalers and individual artists.    We regularly attend market place showings and museum exhibitions, and Wilford writes regularly in Wilford’s Buying Journal to share in depth insight into the marketplace.   We will provide a certificate of authenticity on request, but keep in mind that they are rarely requested for they have little if any value because they are the easiest thing to fake.   SHIPPING & INSURANCE   Insurance is included in the shipping price on all orders.   We price our shipping to approximate the actual shipping charges.   Shipping charges within the continental USA are limited to $10.   Most products are shipped within 24 hours of receiving payment. PAYMENT We accept credit cards and other forms of payments through PayPal.  For domestic orders we accept money orders, cashier, bank, and personal checks.  Payment through PayPal is required on all International orders. CUSTOM ORDERS: Rarely is it practical or financially worthwhile for a single piece.   In reality most of the artists are elusive and not inclined to do custom work.   RETURNS   We offer money back on all items returned.   We reserve the right to charge a 10% restocking fee and to ask the buyer to pay return postage.   Return of items for credit must be within 7 days unless an exception is granted.  Place a Bid!