Description
Stunning pendant made by award winning Santo Domingo artist, Joseph Coriz. The turtle symbolizes the life bearing animal who carries the weight of the world on it’s back. In the center, there is an intricate pueblo scene under a starry night sky. Solid 14K gold is displayed for both the eyes of the turtle and the moon. Weighs 12 grams. Signed
1 3/8” wide x 2 1/4” long
Artist card included
Kewa (Santo Domingo) artists are known for their heishi. The word “heishi“ means “shell” in the Keresan language. Traditionally Santo Domingo jewelry makers created their heishi jewelry out of shell. The shell is hand cut into a flat disc. Today, other stones that Santo Domingo artists cut in this manner, are also referred to as heishi. With modern tools and innovations, artists can create different styles of beads and use different gemstones like turquoise, coral, jet, serpentine, and spiny oyster.
Additional information
| Weight | 4 lbs |
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