Reversible Herringbone Inlay Necklace
by Charlene Sanchez Reano & Frank Reano, San Felipe
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Description: Necklace with graduated elements inlaid in a herringbone pattern. One side is coral and turquoise. The other side is turquoise, coral, lapis, mother of pearl and shell. Each side has a small element near the closure with the design of the opposite side.
About this Award: This special acquisition award is open to all works on display at the Fair; they need not be entered in the Friday competition to win. Art works winning acquisition awards become part of the museum's permanent collections. They are chosen for their technique and artistry as well as for the way in which they compare and contrast with other items in our collections. Any medium is eligible.
Jurors’ Comments:
Diane Dittemore, Patrick Lyons, Susan Beckerman, Frank Finkenberg, & Jean Nerenberg: We were honored to have Charlene and Frank here at the fair, and to be able to purchase such an exquisite necklace from them through the Friends of ASM Collections’ Hartman Lomawaima Memorial Acquisition Award. It is a fitting tribute to Hartman, who was a great appreciator—as well as maker—of jewelry. Being able to demonstrate the continuity of the turquoise and shell inlay process from our ancient examples through Charlene and Frank’s necklace is just one way ASM can enlighten our public about longstanding cultural traditions of the Southwest.