Feathers
Aaron Cajero was born in 1966 into the Jemez Pueblo. He hand coils his pottery from raw clay harvested from the Jemez Pueblo, like he was taught by his family. The designs are hand carved after the pottery has been coiled, dried and sanded, then hand polished with a stone. Featured is a pot that is called "Kiva Feathers".
Post earrings have an orange spiny oyster shell cabochon set in a sterling silver frame and a feather that dangles off the bottom. Measures 2 1/2 inches long.
Beautiful 14 kt yellow gold with a variegated cabochon of green turquoise. Size 6 1/2 ring that is 5/8" wide at the center.
Peyote Prayer Fans- Fans are used in ceremonies while singing and during prayers. At Pow Wows they are used during the dances. This new fan was made by Lana Bahe a Navajo crafts woman.
Double stone set in yellow gold with feathers as accents. Glenn White hair has been making this classic design for decades. He was one of the first and finest Navajo jewelers to create his work in 14 kt gold. This ring is a size 7 and measures 7/8 inches wide at the center.
"Seven Feathers"- Scraffito etched pottery. Feathers are tools used to communicate with the higher spirits. The buffalo represents abundance and the courage and strength to over come situations. A water symbol goes around the girth of the pot.
Glen Whitehair has been working with gold and turquoise long before other Navajo jewelers. Featured is a yellow gold ring with a feather on the side. The ring is set with a lovely cabochon of Morenci turquoise. This ring is a size 6 3/4 and is 3/4 inches wide at the center.
Navajo jeweler Glen Whitehair has been working in gold for many decades. He has a distinct style with his delicate feathers and gorgeous turquoise. This ring is a size 6 1/2 and is 3/4 inches wide at the center.
Mae Morgan is in her 80s and is still actively weaving her 23 inch by 34 inches size rugs. We look forward to her biannual visits, when she comes up to Durango to bring us her latest creations. This rug features feathers and corn two of the sacred symbols of the Navajo people.
Contemporary Ganado Style Weaving- Beautiful rich red background accented by feather motif, measuring 32 inches by 46 inches.
