The Zuni, like most Native American people, were centered in an agricultural life style. This required them to have a keenly sharpened understanding of the relationship between the seasons and their crops. The Sun plays the penultimate role in this relationship, and is therefore considered one of the most important beings to the Zuni culture. The Sun is the bringer of life, stability, and continuity. The Sun brings prosperity and joy to families, and playfulness to children. The Sun affords the Zuni good luck and fortune. To the Zuni, giving respect and prayers to the Sun is as natural as breathing. As such, their jewelry incorporates the Sun and represents the Sun as Sunface.