Santo Domingo
5-Strand Malachite Spirit Necklace
Five strands of beautiful Green Malachite with Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Pipestone accents, and more.
Length (end to end) | 21
1/2 inches |
Materials | Green
Malachite, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Pipestone |
Artist | James
and Doris Coriz, Santo Domingo Pueblo Indians |
Doris
Coriz hand carved a Spirit Bird out of Pipestone
and placed it so you
can wear it right over your heart.
The turquoise
wafer on the opposite side is the
signature or hallmark of James and Doris
Coriz.
Hangs beautifully.
Penn
Shell Heishi in between and to finish off the ends
Sterling Silver Bead and
Cone ends.
Santo
Domingo
5-Strand Malachite Spirit Necklace
$145 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...