Zuni jeweler, Michelle Peina, made this sterling silver Thunderbird ring. The stones are natural red coral, turquoise, Mother of Pearl, and jet. An accent of twisted sterling wire is above the wings, and a sterling silver ball is at the tip of each wing. More about Thunderbirds below.
Thunderbird: 1.125" H x 1.125" W
Thunderbirds are intelligent forces of nature that many Indigenous people have maintained relationship with for thousands of years. They have the power of thunder, and are sometimes associated with lightening.