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| Mosaic Inlay Earrings made by Mary Coriz Lovato |
Bio from the wesite:
Mary Coriz Lovato, daughter of Santiago Leo Coriz, was born to the Corn Clan. Besides raising five sons to become accomplished silversmiths, Mary finds time to turn out some of the finest Indian jewelry found today. Mary's forte is inlaid shell earrings and pendants, a blend of the contemporary and the traditional.
Her work has become the standard by which shell inlaid jewelry is measured. Slivers of turquoise, pipestone, serpentine, coral, jet and mother-of-pearl reflect the colors of the Sun's glow.
Since time immemorial, the Santo Domingo Pueblo has traded seashells from the Gulf of California and the Pacific over regular trade routes. Pendants cut from the glossy shells in various forms were overlaid with designs in abalone, jet and turquoise.
Since the 1860's, craftsmen have created "traditional" silver jewelry. In the 1960's a "new look" in Indian jewelry emerged. And new work being done today has a quality all of its own. It's not like the old stuff...it's better!
Her work has become the standard by which shell inlaid jewelry is measured. Slivers of turquoise, pipestone, serpentine, coral, jet and mother-of-pearl reflect the colors of the Sun's glow.
Since time immemorial, the Santo Domingo Pueblo has traded seashells from the Gulf of California and the Pacific over regular trade routes. Pendants cut from the glossy shells in various forms were overlaid with designs in abalone, jet and turquoise.
Since the 1860's, craftsmen have created "traditional" silver jewelry. In the 1960's a "new look" in Indian jewelry emerged. And new work being done today has a quality all of its own. It's not like the old stuff...it's better!
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