I recently purchased this beautiful Knifewing pin from a lady who was liquidating her NA jewelry collection. It’s hallmarked for Bobby Concho, Zuni in etched script. Also hallmarked with an “M” but maybe it’s really a “W” (if you flip the piece). Hougart’s 3rd edition NA/SW hallmarks book states that Concho collaborates with Elizabeth Whitman. “KPRR” is also in etched script on the back. A trading post code, maybe? The lady purchased this Knifewing in Gallup, NM in 1998. Ignore that (original?) price on the back. I paid a little over $100 for the pin. H = 2.50" and W=2.25".
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Wow, I really like this inlay. It looks well done.
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@here4turquoise Thanks! It seems to be well made & is in mint condition.
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That’s a really nice knifewing, Patina. Lots of detail in a relatively small piece. Have you seen @AC ’s collection?
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@TAH Thank you! No, I haven’t. Sounds like there’s a thread about @AC’s Knifewing collection ~ I’ll definitely check that out.
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Is that the one with the different pattern of legs or arms?
@Patina A striking example, quite elaborate in its lapidary work! The sheen on the mother of pearl in the headdress and wings is really special. Congrats!
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Great purchase at a great price. A lot of work went into that.
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Wow, this is really beautiful!
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Thanks! @Stracci. I had been looking at Knifewings for a while but, nothing grabbed my attention. Then I happily stumbled upon this one.
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Thank you! I appreciate your comment about the pin’s lapidary work.
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@StevesTrail Thanks! Oh, yeah, I’m thrilled with the quality & the price.
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Enjoy… 
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@TAH Wowee!! That’s quite an impressive collection of Knifewings & Rainbowmen. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do 
. Thanks for the link.
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What a wonderful find – an exquisite Knifewing with tons of detail and so much energy!
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It’s gorgeous. Sometimes I avoid detailed inlay, because there is so much fake, but this manages to look beautifully made, and yet very real - if that makes sense.
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Great piece, it is a collaboration with Mary Morgan. That KPRR is the cost, it was originally $85 to make the piece, so definitely has some age.
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@Jason Thank you so much for this information. It’s much appreciated!
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