JSW898 Bobby and Corraine Shack
Sterling silver and Inlay Thunderbird by Zuni silversmiths Bobby and Corraine Shack. The 2 1/4” x 2 1/8” Thunderbird has mother of pearl, jet, coral and turquoise inlay.
To the Navajo, Thunderbird is a sacred symbol with many meanings. They believe Thunderbird protects them, warns them of approaching danger and provide rain to nourish their crops. Like all birds, the Navajo Thunderbird is also a spirit guide. Many Navajo believe the Thunderbird guides the souls of the dead through the underworld.
About the Silversmith
Bobby and Corraine Shack have been making jewelry together for many years, and both have come from a family of silversmiths. Bobby's mother, Thomasine Shack, produced some of the most sought after pieces by collectors, as did Corraine's father, Blake Lesanse. Bobby and Corraine's famous mosaic inlay thunderbirds and hummingbirds are now coveted by collectors. Bobby and Corraine sign their work, "B C. SHACK, ZUNI." Their work is published in Zuni: The Art and The People, Vol. 2, by Barbara and Ed Bell.
