Santo Domingo
James Coriz Bird Necklace
A single strand of James Coriz's beautiful Orange Tip Olive shell birds.
The birds are set apart with gorgeous olive shell heishi and 6 Turquoise nuggets.
Length (end to end) | 26
1/2 inches |
Materials |
Olive Shell,
Turquoise |
Artist | James
and Doris Coriz, Santo Domingo Pueblo Indians |
Read
about the brilliant and innovative
artistry of James
Coriz.
The wonderful orange of the olive shells is like a ray of sunshine !
Olive
Shell Heishi to finish off the ends.
Sterling Silver Bead and Cone ends.
19 birds in all. Hangs beautifully.
Santo
Domingo
James Coriz Bird Necklace
$60 plus s/h (insurance included)
Santo Domingo Pueblo artists are famous for their skill in making hand rolled and cut beads known as heishi. Made from shell, turquoise, and other stones, they are painstakingly cut by hand into delicate beads and strung on necklaces.
James
Del Coriz and Dolorita G. Coriz of Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico make jewelry
in the traditional Santo Domingo way and use excellent Kingman and Sleeping Beauty
Turquoise. The beads are hand cut and turned and show excellent character and
workmanship. Read
more about the artists...
Olive Shell
Olive Shell is a tropical snail. Read more about shells and stones.