This is an outstanding horse profile inlay sterling silver ring by Dan Simplicio a renowned Zuni silversmith. Dan Simplicio (Zuni, 1917-1969) is one of the more renowned Zuni silversmiths very well known for his Horse Profile inlaid mosaic, known as Zuni Inlay or Overlay Inlay. The ring exhibits a square with curved corner black onyc top being expertly inlaid with mother of pearl showing a horse profile and silver spotted headstall. The bad is sterling silver and has the original Sundog collection tag marked BV0868 $480.00". Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and acquired by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman which was both part museum and gallery. The ring's signature cannot be seen but several identical horse profile inlay's are documented as being by Dan Simplicio, as his brother Mark Simplicio's horses had a different look. The ring is in good condition, top stone has two small hairline cracks, but is solid. Size 9 US. Measures approx. 7/8"W1"H by 3/4"D. Total weight of 6.9 grams.