Michelle Peina

Silver jewelry set with turquoise, white, and red accents, featuring a necklace and matching earrings with bird and insect motifs.

As a silversmith from the Pueblo of Zuni, Michelle Peina creates works that honor her heritage while embracing the time-honored traditions of her people. Rooted in the rich cultural history of Zuni craftsmanship,

Using sterling silver, turquoise, coral, and other stones, Michelle’s pieces are carefully handcrafted, often incorporating intricate inlay techniques and symbolic motifs that have been passed down through generations. 

Besides her amazing silver-work, Michelle  also explores other mediums including; pottery, photography, carving and woodwork. She has earned multiple ribbons throughout the Southwest at shows like the Gallup Ceremonial and Zuni Festival of Arts & Culture at the Northern Arizona Museum. 

A colorful and decorative belt with a silver buckle featuring a paw print and geometric patterns, laid on a black fabric background.
A necklace with a brown braided cord, a silver connector with the text 'RIE', and a pendant featuring a number 66 in multicolored striped inlay.
A pair of silver earrings and matching bracelet jewelry with turquoise inlays, laid on a light brown textured carpet.
A jewelry set consisting of a necklace and matching earrings, featuring turquoise-colored stones in a floral pattern, set in silver, with a black display mannequin.
A display of jewelry and awards, including turquoise and silver earrings and a necklace, on a dark green fabric. There is a blue ribbon with gold lettering from the Gallup, New Mexico Indian Ceremonial, and various handwritten tags providing details about the items and their creators.
Jewelry set including a necklace and earrings featuring colorful, stylized birds with outstretched wings, displayed on a black stand. Next to the jewelry, there is a blue first place ribbon with a circular emblem and floral design, and a small matching bird pin, all placed on a wooden surface.
A smiling middle-aged woman with short, gray hair wearing glasses, a cream-colored lace top, and a beaded necklace with a large circular pendant. She is in an indoor setting with blurred background elements.
A necklace with oval and round pendants featuring colorful, abstract, geometric patterns against a black background.
A large gold and silver necklace with a pendant shaped like a bird or angel, made from turquoise and other colorful stones.