An extraordinary example of traditional Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo) jewelry, this substantial natural turquoise necklace features an impressive collection of beautifully textured turquoise nuggets, complemented by handmade silver beads, cones, and clasp.
The necklace showcases an abundance of natural turquoise nuggets, displaying gorgeous shades of vibrant blue, blue-green, and earthy green, accented by dramatic dark matrix. Each irregularly shaped nugget contributes its own unique color, texture, and character, creating a wonderfully organic composition.
The turquoise graduates beautifully toward the center, where larger, substantial nuggets create a bold and captivating display. The natural variations in shape and color give the necklace exceptional depth and visual interest.
Adding to its distinctive character are handmade silver barrel beads and rounded accents, positioned along the lower portion of the necklace. The silver provides a beautiful contrast to the richly colored turquoise, while the elongated handmade cones and traditional clasp complete the design.
Weighing an impressive 396 grams and measuring 31 1/2 inches long, this is a substantial statement necklace with remarkable presence and traditional Pueblo character.
The necklace has been tentatively attributed to Tony Aguilar, a Kewa artist associated with traditional turquoise jewelry. However, this attribution remains unconfirmed, and the maker is considered unknown pending further documentation.
Details:
Artist: Possibly Tony Aguilar (Unconfirmed)
Tribe: Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo), Attributed
Stone: Natural Turquoise
Design: Graduated Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Silver Components: Handmade Barrel Beads, Round Beads, Cones & Clasp
Length: 31 1/2"
Weight: 396 Grams
Artist Attribution: Unconfirmed
A spectacular and substantial Kewa-style turquoise necklace featuring richly colored natural nuggets, beautiful handmade silver components, and timeless Pueblo artistry. An exceptional statement piece for collectors of traditional Southwestern Native American jewelry.
An extraordinary example of traditional Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo) jewelry, this substantial natural turquoise necklace features an impressive collection of beautifully textured turquoise nuggets, complemented by handmade silver beads, cones, and clasp.
The necklace showcases an abundance of natural turquoise nuggets, displaying gorgeous shades of vibrant blue, blue-green, and earthy green, accented by dramatic dark matrix. Each irregularly shaped nugget contributes its own unique color, texture, and character, creating a wonderfully organic composition.
The turquoise graduates beautifully toward the center, where larger, substantial nuggets create a bold and captivating display. The natural variations in shape and color give the necklace exceptional depth and visual interest.
Adding to its distinctive character are handmade silver barrel beads and rounded accents, positioned along the lower portion of the necklace. The silver provides a beautiful contrast to the richly colored turquoise, while the elongated handmade cones and traditional clasp complete the design.
Weighing an impressive 396 grams and measuring 31 1/2 inches long, this is a substantial statement necklace with remarkable presence and traditional Pueblo character.
The necklace has been tentatively attributed to Tony Aguilar, a Kewa artist associated with traditional turquoise jewelry. However, this attribution remains unconfirmed, and the maker is considered unknown pending further documentation.
Details:
Artist: Possibly Tony Aguilar (Unconfirmed)
Tribe: Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo), Attributed
Stone: Natural Turquoise
Design: Graduated Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Silver Components: Handmade Barrel Beads, Round Beads, Cones & Clasp
Length: 31 1/2"
Weight: 396 Grams
Artist Attribution: Unconfirmed
A spectacular and substantial Kewa-style turquoise necklace featuring richly colored natural nuggets, beautiful handmade silver components, and timeless Pueblo artistry. An exceptional statement piece for collectors of traditional Southwestern Native American jewelry.
