Large Santo Domingo Sterling Silver/ Inlaid Stone Post Earrings by O. Coriz
Item Number: 250
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Santo Domingo Pueblo's Coriz family is known for their fine workmanship and design; O. Coriz is no exception by continuing the artisan heritage. This stunning pair of teardrop shaped earrings will not only bring a smile to the wearer, but to the viewer as well.
The rainbow palette, comprised of turquoise, coral, spiny oyster, jasper and other stones trisected with thin silver bands inside a bezel goes with everything. Every day will become a special occasion when you wear these beauties.
They won't weigh heavily on your ears either, but if you let them slip by without a bid that will weigh heavily on your mind.
Each earring is 1 1/8" x 1.5" x 7/8"
The pair come with a colorful drawstring cotton jewelry bag.
"Shell mosaic is a trademark style of Santo Domingo jewelry, drawing on a tradition dating back many centuries. Many modern Pueblo artists consciously style their inlaid jewelry after styles and patterns unearthed by archaeological research, found in rock art or on display in museums.
Not all Santo Domingo inlay is based on ancient traditions. Modern inlay artists break from the past by using nontraditional colors such as green and purple, materials such as plastic and imagery such the U.S. flag."
For more information on inlay see the American Museum of Natural History
Special Instructions
When you bid please note:
- The winner of each auction lot will receive an e-mail following the completion of the auction on May 29, 2014 with pick up/delivery options.The auction ends at 9pm MT on May 29, 2014. If you want to pick up your items in person we need to hear a response from you by NOON May 30, 2014 so that we can have your things ready for you.
- You will have pick up options with specific times in Albuquerque (Friday and Saturday) and Santa Fe (Sunday and Monday). We will offer KUNM station tours on Saturday for bidders as well.
- The charge for shipping will be $5 for gift certificates and other items that would fit in a letter-sized envelope. All other items will be charged actual shipping charges, plus insurance. We start getting items ready to ship on the Monday after the auction and send them out as soon as we can following the shipping information you have supplied to bid in this auction. Please make sure your address and credit card information is correct and up to date.
- Please mark your calendar for the Taste and See event at KUNM in Albuquerque on May 22. This is a chance to see the artwork and jewelry and taste and experience some of the wonderful treats and services in this auction, visit with the donors and other bidders and tour KUNM’s studios. PLEASE NOTE: You must be a registered bidder or donor to attend this event.