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Torevia Crespin hand-rolled  jet, turquoise, and clam shell to make these striking earrings.  They dangle from sterling silver wires.  More about hand-rolled beads below.

Size: 2.675" H (includes wire) x .25" W

Hand-rolled beads are made by chipping out pieces of stone or shell.  A hole is drilled into the center of each chip.  The chips are strung on a wire and rolled, and rolled, and rolled until they are all the same width.  Sometimes they are graduated – a difficult task!  They are then polished until smooth.  There are hand-rolled necklaces from Kewa Pueblo that are over a thousand years old.  In the “old days”, the holes were drilled with a hand-pump drill, strung on handmade string, and rolled on sandstone.   There is nothing quite like hand-rolled Kewa beads!

Many of the Pueblos in New Mexico took on Spanish names after colonization and are now taking back their original names.  Kewa Pueblo is the traditional name of the place and the people.  It was known as Santo Domingo Pueblo for many, many years.

Torevia Crespin hand-rolled clam shell,  jet, and turquoise to make these striking earrings.  They dangle from sterling silver wires.  More about hand-rolled beads below.

Size: 2.675" H (includes wire) x .25" W

Hand-rolled beads are made by chipping out pieces of stone or shell.  A hole is drilled into the center of each chip.  The chips are strung on a wire and rolled, and rolled, and rolled until they are all the same width.  Sometimes they are graduated – a difficult task!  They are then polished until smooth.  There are hand-rolled necklaces from Kewa Pueblo that are over a thousand years old.  In the “old days”, the holes were drilled with a hand-pump drill, strung on handmade string, and rolled on sandstone.   There is nothing quite like hand-rolled Kewa beads!

Many of the Pueblos in New Mexico took on Spanish names after colonization and are now taking back their original names.  Kewa Pueblo is the traditional name of the place and the people.  It was known as Santo Domingo Pueblo for many, many years.

Each of these spectacular sterling silver earrings boast twenty-two tear drops and one central round top-grade red coral.  They were handmade by Zuni jeweler B. Natewa and are signed on the back.  

Size: 1.5" Diameter

These could be your every day earrings!  The center handmade barrel beads have delicately stamped designs with round handmade beads on the top and bottom.  They dangle from sterling silver wires. 

Size: 1.675" H x .25" W - includes wires

Kewa Pueblo jeweler, Lupita Calabaza, inlaid natural sky blue turquoise, jet, and black lip mother of pearl on beautiful white shells.  A narrow bar of sterling silver lies underneath the turquoise.  A perfect blend of sky and ocean.  They dangle from sterling silver wires.

Size: 2" H x .75" W - includes wires

The people of Kewa Pueblo in New Mexico have been making these types of earrings for hundreds of years.  They would chip out the stone and shape it by rubbing it on sandstone for many hours and use tree pitch as an adhesive.  The shells were traded for by people living along the Sea of Cortez.

Kewa Pueblo jeweler, Dorene Calabaza, made this hand-rolled necklace with jet apple coral, clam shell, melon shell, catlinite, and turquoise.  The beads end with a sterling silver lobster clasp. Perfect for all genders!  More about hand-rolled beads below.

Size: 18"

Hand-rolled beads are made by chipping out pieces of stone or shell.  A hole is drilled into the center of each chip.  The chips are strung on a wire and rolled, and rolled, and rolled until they are all the same width.  Sometimes they are graduated – a difficult task!  They are then polished until smooth.  There are hand-rolled necklaces from Kewa Pueblo that are over a thousand years old.  In the “old days”, the holes were drilled with a hand-pump drill, strung on handmade string, and rolled on sandstone.   There is nothing quite like hand-rolled Kewa beads!

Many of the Pueblos in New Mexico took on Spanish names after colonization and are now taking back their original names.  Kewa Pueblo is the traditional name of the place and the people.  It was known as Santo Domingo Pueblo for many, many years.

Kewa Pueblo jeweler Torevia Crespin hand-rolled clam and melon shell, catlinite, jet, and turquoise to make this necklace.  The beads end with a sterling silver hook-and-eye clasp.  More about hand-rolled beads below.

Size: 25" Long

Hand-rolled beads are made by chipping out pieces of stone or shell.  A hole is drilled into the center of each chip.  The chips are strung on a wire and rolled, and rolled, and rolled until they are all the same width.  Sometimes they are graduated – a difficult task!  They are then polished until smooth.  There are hand-rolled necklaces from Kewa Pueblo that are over a thousand years old.  In the “old days”, the holes were drilled with a hand-pump drill, strung on handmade string, and rolled on sandstone.   There is nothing quite like hand-rolled Kewa beads!

Many of the Pueblos in New Mexico took on Spanish names after colonization and are now taking back their original names.  Kewa Pueblo is the traditional name of the place and the people.  It was known as Santo Domingo Pueblo for many, many years.

Navajo jeweler Marcella Castillo made these turquoise shield earrings and carved three feathers to dangle off each one.  They dangle from sterling silver wires in style!

Size: 1.75" H x .675" W

These shield earrings were made by Navajo jeweler Marcella Castillo.  The silver shields have hand stamped designs on them.  The feathers are hand carved of abalone shell and dangle on silver wire with turquoise accents.  The ear wires are sterling silver.  These are very light!

Size: 1.675" H x .5" W

Lightweight and lovely, these delicate sterling silver squash blossom earrings were made by Navajo jeweler, Shirley Johnson.  They have been polished to a high sheen.  The blossoms are attached to handmade sterling silver beads and the posts have been beautifully stamped with sunrays.  They dangle from sterling silver wires.

Size: 1.25" L x .375" W - includes wire

This five strand necklace was made by Ramona Bird.  She hand-rolled graduated colors of  pen shell and clam shell which ends in a sterling silver clasp.  Hand-rolled beads are very labor intensive - more about that below.

Size: 24" Long

Lynn Quam artfully carved this 'stargazing coyote from marble.  It has inlaid turquoise eyes and heartlines on each side, and the tail wraps around the body a bit.  It is easy to imagine this coyote looking up at the stars and getting ready to howl.  It has definitely had enough to eat!  It feels very good in the hand.

Size: 2.5" H x 2" L x .75" W 

Coyotes figure prominently in Native American history.  In some tribes, they are powerful creation beings who teach us by doing things that turn out wrong, or even disastrous.  Oftentimes, they have a humorous quality.  In their natural environment they live in packs, hunt together, and protect one another.  Once one hears them yipping at night it is never forgotten.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

This buffalo by Lynn Quam is made from marble that has the colors of the desert.  It has inlaid turquoise eyes and horns.  As with all of Lynn's carvings, it is so smooth and feels very good in the hand.

Size: 2.125" H x 3.5" L" x 1" W

Buffalo, or American bison, roamed the plains in the millions from Northern Mexico into Canada before colonization.  Buffalo are sacred to many Native American people.  They provided so much the people needed: food, clothing, leather to line tipis and make parfleches which are beautifully painted rawhide containers, tools, and so much more.  There has been success in recent years to bring the buffalo back to the plains, especially to Native American tribes on the plains.

Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

This buffalo by Lynn Quam is made from jasper that has the colors of the desert.  It has inlaid turquoise eyes and horns.  As with all of Lynn's carvings, it is so smooth and feels very good in the hand.

Size: 2.25" H x 3.5" L" x 1" W

Buffalo, or American bison, roamed the plains in the millions from Northern Mexico into Canada before colonization.  Buffalo are sacred to many Native American people.  They provided so much the people needed: food, clothing, leather to line tipis and make parfleches which are beautifully painted rawhide containers, tools, and so much more.  There has been success in recent years to bring the buffalo back to the plains, especially to Native American tribes on the plains.

Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

Jayne Quam carved these two bushytails who are mated for life.  Their life-long love, devotion and commitment holds them beautifully together.  The offering bundle on top has an abalone arrowhead, clam shell, garnet, heishi, and coral.  The brown bushytail is carved from tijilite, the larger one is carved from dark green serpentine, and they both have inlaid turquoise eyes. Their faces are nuzzled together so sweetly!  "JQ" is carved into the bottom.  Jayne Quam is Navajo and is married to Zuni carver Lynn Quam.  They are quite the team and sometimes work together on carvings.

Size: 3.75" L x  1" H x 1" W

Foxes, wolves and coyotes all mate for life.  These life-long bushytails (coyotes, wolves, or foxes) with a card detailing the carving, materials used, and carver's name.  Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal and these will come in a gift box with a pinch of cornmeal to tide them over until they arrive.   

Jayne Quam carved these two bushytails who are mated for life.  Their life-long love, devotion and commitment holds them beautifully together.  The offering bundle on top has an abalone arrowhead, clam shell, garnet, heishi, and coral.  The dark green bushytail is carved from serpentine, the other one is carved from dolomite, and they both have inlaid turquoise eyes. Their faces are nuzzled together so sweetly!  Jayne Quam is Navajo and is married to Zuni carver Lynn Quam.  They are quite the team and sometimes work together on carvings.

Size: 3" L x  1.125" H x 1" W

Foxes, wolves and coyotes all mate for life.  These life-long bushytails (coyotes, wolves, or foxes) with a card detailing the carving, materials used, and carver's name.  Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal and these will come in a gift box with a pinch of cornmeal to tide them over until they arrive.   

Jayne Quam carved these two bushytails who are mated for life.  Their life-long love, devotion and commitment holds them beautifully together.  The offering bundle on top has an abalone arrowhead, clam shell, garnet, heishi, and coral.  The yellow bushytail is carved from flourite, and the larger one is carved from marble, and they both have inlaid turquoise eyes. Their faces are nuzzled together so sweetly!  Jayne Quam is Navajo and is married to Zuni carver Lynn Quam.  They are quite the team and sometimes work together on carvings.

Size: 1.675" L x  .875" H x .875" W

Foxes, wolves and coyotes all mate for life.  These life-long bushytails (coyotes, wolves, or foxes) with a card detailing the carving, materials used, and carver's name.  Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal and these will come in a gift box with a pinch of cornmeal to tide them over until they arrive.   

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler Michael Horse created this stunning natural sugilite necklace with a natural Carico Lake turquoise pendant.  The Carico Lake stone is set in sterling silver with a simple sawtooth bezel and three ornamental silver globes.  

The sugilite beads are interspersed with natural red coral and high-grade Sleeping Beauty turquoise.  The beads end with sterling silver cones and a hook and eye clasp.  Not sold separately. 

Beads are 20: Long - Pendant 2" high, includes bale and 1" wide

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.

This lovely natural Blue Moon turquoise, sterling silver bracelet was made by award-winning jeweler Michael Horse.  He uses heavier gauge silver in his bracelets which are made to last lifetimes.   It is triple shank, with the center twisted wire.  Hand-stamped sunrays adorn each side of the turquoise.  Michael inscribed his name on the inside.

Size: Bracelet 6.25" long with 1" opening -  stone 1.25" H x 1" W

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.

Jayne Quam carved these two bushytails who are mated for life.  Their life-long love, devotion and commitment holds them together.  The offering bundle on top has an abalone arrowhead, clam shell, garnet, heishi, and coral.  The brown bushytail is carved from jasper, the larger one is carved from marble and they both have inlaid turquoise eyes. Their faces are nuzzled together so sweetly!  "JQ" is carved on the bottom.  Jayne Quam is Navajo and is married to Zuni carver Lynn Quam.  They are quite the team and sometimes work together on carvings.

Size: 3.75" L x  1" H x 1.125" W

Foxes, wolves and coyotes all mate for life.  These life-long bushytails (coyotes, wolves, or foxes) with a card detailing the carving, materials used, and carver's name.  Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal and these will come in a gift box with a pinch of cornmeal to tide them over until they arrive.   

Zuni jeweler, Tracy Bowekaty, set natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise in a delicate sterling silver saw-tooth bezel surrounded by twisted silver wire.  From each side of the three silver domes on the bottom, stylized silver leaves hold the corn.  The corn kernels are detailed with lapis, malachite, red coral, sugilite, and jet.  The bale is also on the back, along with a .75" long pin with safety catch.  Tracy's initials are engraved onto the back.  

Size: 1.125" H x 1" W

Enrike Leekya carved the big bushytail from travertine and the little bushytail from pink mussel shell.  They both have inlaid turquoise eyes and noses, and detailed faces, and tails.  The little bushytail has an offering of a turquoise arrowhead and stands on the offering of a black-lip Mother of Pearl arrowhead. 

Size: 2" H x 4" L x .875" W

Wolves, coyotes and foxes all look the same in the distance.  In Zuni there is a word that translates into "bushytail" in English.  You get to determine what this carving looks like to you!

WOLF  Wolves are intelligent, resourceful creatures that live in their own communities called packs.  They have excellent communication skills and are protective of one another.  The leaders of their community are called “alpha” and are usually males and females, although there are known to be alphas that are only females (yay to the matriarchy!).  The alphas are the only wolves in the pack who breed, and they also eat first.  They are the strongest and most intelligent wolves of the group.

FOX  Foxes are playful, clever, quick, and protective of their young.  They also mate for life, and are indigenous to every continent except Antarctica.

COYOTES Coyotes figure prominently in Native American history.  In some tribes, they are powerful creation beings who teach us by doing things that turn out wrong, or even disastrous.  Oftentimes, they have a humorous quality.  In their natural environment they live in packs, hunt together, and protect one another.  Once one hears them yipping at night it is never forgotten.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

Louise Ponchuella carved this big boar from marble and inlaid red eyes.  The face, feet, ears, ridge of hair, and tail are all detailed.  Very cool!

Size: 1.25" H x 4.25" L x .75" W

Zuni carver, Todd Etsate, carved this beautiful buffalo from Picasso marble.  He inlaid turquoise horns and eyes.  More about buffalo below.

Size: 1.5" H x 1.75" L x .675" W

Buffalo, or American bison, roamed the plains in the millions from Northern Mexico into Canada before colonization.  Buffalo are sacred to many Native American people.  They provided so much the people needed: food, clothing, leather to line tipis and make parfleches which are beautifully painted rawhide containers, tools, and so much more.  There has been success in recent years to bring the buffalo back to the plains, especially to Native American tribes on the plains.

Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

Herbert Halate carved this big walking bear from marble.  It has inlaid turquoise eyes and detailed face, paws, and fur.  The offering bundle is a long, narrow turquoise.  It feels so good in the hand, very strong.

Size: 3.75" L x 1.25" H x 1.25" W

Bears are the guardians of the western gate in Zuni Pueblo.  They are associated with healing at all levels, protection, and a reminder to restore oneself during the winter months.  In some traditions a part of the bear is rubbed all over infants to imbue them with power, strength, and good health.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

These eight sterling silver concho buttons would look great on a jacket, shirt, or strung on leather for a hatband.  Not handmade or Native American made, these have been casted.

Size: 1.125" L x .875" W

This tufa cast naja was made by Navajo silversmith Kevin Yazzie.  It has graceful, yet strong lines.  The three arrow points at the top are polished to a high sheen and make a very cool contrast to the organic texture of the organic texture from the tufa.  The hook on the back cannot be seen from the front, and can be hooked onto your favorite necklace or chain.  The beads do not come with it.  This is one of the most beautiful tufa cast najas we've ever seen!   Najas are worn by women and men.  More about najas and tufa cast jewelry below.

Size: 3" H x 2" W

Najas are a prominent symbol in Navajo jewelry and are always the center piece in squash blossom necklaces.  I was told they are a feminine symbol, and their crescent shape represents the arms of a matriarch and the generations of the past and future.  It symbolizes ease of movement, paths of least resistance for the family, even during challenging times.  There is a sense of open arms in the shape of the naja that is soothing.  Some najas have hands on each end.

Tufa Jewelry: Tufa is a volcanic stone which can be as dense as chalk which has an organic texture. The first thing a jeweler does is examine a piece of tufa for any tiny fractures.  If it looks good, the tufa is cut in half and, if there is a design, it is carved into the tufa.   There is a pour hole carved into the top and several narrow vents carved into each side.  The two pieces are then bound tightly together and molten silver or gold is poured through the hole at the top.  If there are any microscopic cracks, the tufa explodes when the metal is poured in and the process has to begin again. 

Sixty-three carats of natural Carico Lake turquoise is set in 14kt gold by award-winning Yaqui jeweler, artist, and actor, Michael Horse.  He searched high and low for the perfect beads to string it on and chose high-grade natural Kingman turquoise.  A 14kt gold bead was strung off center.  The 14kt gold hook and eye clasp was hand fabricated by Michael.  Michael inscribed his signature on the back of the pendant.

Pendant Size: 2.5" L x 1" W x .375" D - Beads: 23.25" Long

More about Michael Horse

This Adoring Bushytail looks like it wants to jump up and kiss you!  Zuni carver, Delvin Leekya, carved it from Picasso marble and inlaid turquoise eyes.  Its mouth is slightly open...perhaps whispering sweet things to you?  The offering bundle is a Mother of Pearl arrowhead with turquoise on top.  DL is engraved on the bottom.  More about bushytails below.

Size: 1.25" H x 3" L x .75" W

Wolves, coyotes and foxes all look the same in the distance.  In Zuni there is a word that translates into "bushytail" in English.  You get to determine what this carving looks like to you!

WOLF  Wolves are intelligent, resourceful creatures that live in their own communities called packs.  They have excellent communication skills and are protective of one another.  The leaders of their community are called “alpha” and are usually males and females, although there are known to be alphas that are only females (yay to the matriarchy!).  The alphas are the only wolves in the pack who breed, and they also eat first.  They are the strongest and most intelligent wolves of the group.

FOX   Foxes are playful, clever, quick, and protective of their young.  They are very smart and resourcesful. They also mate for life, and are indigenous to every continent except Antarctica.

COYOTES Coyotes figure prominently in Native American history.  In some tribes, they are powerful creation beings who teach us by doing things that turn out wrong, or even disastrous.  Oftentimes, they have a humorous quality.  In their natural environment they live in packs, hunt together, and protect one another.  Once one hears them yipping at night it is never forgotten.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

This sweet scarlett red apple coral necklace was made by Kewa Pueblo jeweler, Dave Reano.  Little barrel beads and cylinder shaped apple coral create this lovely, delicate necklace.  The beads end with a sterling silver lobster clasp.  Apologies for all of the shadows between the beads in the photos.  

Size: 20.25" Long

These natural Royston turquoise earrings were made Jay Jacob Livingston.  The stones are absolutely gorgeous!  The camera picked up stronger colors than the actual stones which are a bit more muted, but still the colors of the Caribbean ocean.  These are absolutely stunning earrings.

Size: 1.375" H x .875" W

This sweet sterling silver bracelet features a blue bird with flowers, leaves and a branch.  It is a mid-century piece possibly by Navajo jeweler Benjamin Becenti.  There are fans with stamp-work on each side of the triple shank cuff.  What a beauty!

Size: 5.25" long with 1.25" opening

These high-grade Sleeping Beauty and red coral earrings are set in gleaming sterling silver.  The bezel around the coral is surrounded by twisted silver wire.  The bezel around the turquoise is also wrapped in twisted silver wire and has five highly polished domes on the bottom.  Stamped LY on the back.

Size: 1.5" H x .5" W

This hand-rolled beads necklace was made by Mary Coriz from Kewa Pueblo.  Materials include jet, melon shell, and colorful beads.  The beads end with a traditional wrap which makes wearing it very comfortable.  More about hand-rolled Kewa Pueblo beads below.

Size: 34" Long

Hand Rolled Beads Hand-rolled beads are made by chipping out pieces of stone or shell.  A hole is drilled into the center of each chip.  The chips are strung on a wire and rolled, and rolled, and rolled until they are all the same width.  Sometimes they are graduated – a difficult task!  They are then polished until smooth.  There are hand-rolled necklaces from Kewa Pueblo that are over a thousand years old.  In the “old days”, the holes were drilled with a hand-pump drill, strung on handmade string, and rolled on sandstone.   There is nothing quite like hand-rolled Kewa beads!

Many of the Pueblos in New Mexico took on Spanish names after colonization and are now taking back their original names.  Kewa Pueblo is the traditional name of the place and the people.  It was known as Santo Domingo Pueblo for many, many years.

Ten strands of hand-rolled jet beads is luscious!  Colorful beads are interspersed, giving the necklace a fiesta of color!  It was made by Mary Coriz from Kewa Pueblo.  The beads end with a traditional wrap which makes wearing it very comfortable.  More about hand-rolled Kewa Pueblo beads below.

Size: 34" Long

Hand Rolled Beads Hand-rolled beads are made by chipping out pieces of stone or shell.  A hole is drilled into the center of each chip.  The chips are strung on a wire and rolled, and rolled, and rolled until they are all the same width.  Sometimes they are graduated – a difficult task!  They are then polished until smooth.  There are hand-rolled necklaces from Kewa Pueblo that are over a thousand years old.  In the “old days”, the holes were drilled with a hand-pump drill, strung on handmade string, and rolled on sandstone.   There is nothing quite like hand-rolled Kewa beads!

Many of the Pueblos in New Mexico took on Spanish names after colonization and are now taking back their original names.  Kewa Pueblo is the traditional name of the place and the people.  It was known as Santo Domingo Pueblo for many, many years.

This five strand necklace was made by Ramona Bird.  She hand-rolled graduated colors of  pen shell and clam shell which ends in a sterling silver clasp.  Hand-rolled beads are very labor intensive - more about that below.

Size: 24" Long

There are very few, if any, Kewa Pueblo jewelers who make the thinnest hand-rolled beads anymore.  Wilbert Calabaza may be the last person making them and they are like wearing colored air.  This ten strand necklace is made from white and tan shell and turquoise.  It has a hook and eye clasp.  More about Kewa Pueblo hand-rolled beads below.

Size: 23" Long

Hand-rolled beads are made by chipping out pieces of stone or shell.  A hole is drilled into the center of each chip.  The chips are strung on a wire and rolled, and rolled, and rolled until they are all the same width.  Sometimes they are graduated – a difficult task!  They are then polished until smooth.  There are hand-rolled necklaces from Kewa Pueblo that are over a thousand years old.  In the “old days”, the holes were drilled with a hand-pump drill, strung on handmade string, and rolled on sandstone.   There is nothing quite like hand-rolled Kewa beads!

Many of the Pueblos in New Mexico took on Spanish names after colonization and are now taking back their original names.  Kewa Pueblo is the traditional name of the place and the people.  It was known as Santo Domingo Pueblo for many, many years.

These light-weight, sterling silver earrings were made by Navajo jeweler, Pauline Armstrong.  The dangles on the bottom represent the blessing of water and rain.  We especially like the silver dome at the top that resembles the full moon.

Size: 2.5" (includes wires) x .75"

The turquoise in this necklace is the colors of plants in springtime.  A variety of rich greens that are soothing.  It's nice and long and you could put a lighter weight pendant with a wider bale on it.

Size: 31.25" Long - Beads .125" Wide