Shell
This three strand necklace is made of white clam shell and the turquoise stones are a lovely cool green color. It measures 32 inches.
This is a wonderful thick heshi with chunks of turquoise. There is color contrast between the turquoise and the shell. It measures 17 inches.
The eyes on this little frog are made of turquoise. It is made of shell and made by an Unknown artist. It measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 inches.
The Zuni Knifewing is one of the most well known of all of the figures. This particular design is lovely and has excellent stamp work around the edges. It measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 3/4 inches.
This bolo is Zuni made and is a depiction of an Apache Crown dancer. At the very top it measures 2 inches and at the bottom it measures an inch and a half.
The Thunderbird is a very common design in Zuni jewelry. This bolo is a smaller size and it is very beautiful. It measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches.
This collectors quality bolo was made by Dennis Edaakie. He is one of the greatest Zuni Silversmiths of all time. This bolo measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches.
Bolo made with inlaid stones. It comes from a private collection and measures 2 1/2 inches.
The weight of this bracelet is amazing. It fits comfortably and is a substantial piece. It measures 6 1/2 inches with a 1 inch opening.
Untreated natural turquoise and shell beads this necklace is truly genuine and unique. Each bead has been drilled with a hand pump. It measures 26 inches and has a naja that hangs 3 1/2 inches.
This Badger katchina was made by Tayron Polequaptewa. He is from Second Mesa. The badger is the curer, providing herbal medicine. Also he is a messenger for rain. This piece measures 12 inches tall.
The soft tones of this Katsina is beautiful. It is made with leather and shell and stands 13 inches.
Graduated turquoise Heishi necklace with shell disk at the center. Choker is 19 inches long and 3/8 inches in diameter at the center. Sterling silver closures finish off this traditional Pueblo style necklace.
Robert Rivera recreates traditional Pueblo art forms in gourds. The Crow Mother Kachina (Angwusnasomtaka) is a figure of great dignity and considered by many Hopi to be the Mother of all Kachinas. This is Robert's interpretation of that doll. Measures 16 inches tall.
Deer Kachina: The Deer Kachina is much like all game animals and dances to bring more of his kind. The staff that is held in both hands represents the front legs of the Deer. Deer provided food and skins for clothing and they are seen in many petroglyphs as well as fetishes used by shaman in many tribes.
Featured is a fine example of Heishi work. The necklace is a combination of white shell and turquoise that is finished off with a Navajo wrap. It has the feeling of the sea and the ocean breeze.
Corbert Joe and his family create beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in Albuquerque NM. The turquoise in this chocker is stabilized. Graduated disks are accented by central beads of shell and the closure is sterling silver.
Six Strands of Olive Shell Heishi- Delicate strung small beads measuring 28 inches in length with a sterling silver closure.
Heishi Santo Domingo Necklace- Small shell with coral beads and Abalone birds with sterling silver closure. Measuring 23 inches in length.
Mixed Heishi necklace made of shell and turquoise slabs average in size 3/4 inch to 1 inch. The Jocla of hand cut and shaped beads, hangs 5 1/2 inches from the necklace. Strung on twine and tied off in the traditional manner. This is an older piece.
