"Spirit People Concho Belt"
by Julius Keyonnie, Navajo
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Julius Keyonnie
Description: Sterling silver with 14 karat gold and lapidary, Techniques: constructed with engraving, overlay and lapidary.
About this Award: Awarded to acknowledge excellence in overlay technique. This award honors Emory, a scholar and a jeweler, for his innovation in develping the black background associated with overlay.
Jurors'
Comments:
Ruby Panana: It's just a piece that really stands out.
Kent McManus: Nice use of overlay mixed in with stamped work which is an interesting combination. Nice deep dark background on the overlay and beautiful coral work as well.
Jake Livingston: It's a nice concha belt that combines Navajo style and Western style. The gold on top is hand-engraved and the coral is very nice.