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Moon & Stars Necklace
by Ellouise Padilla, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Description: Heishi and silver necklace inlaid with white opal and jet.
About this Award: 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.
Juror’s Comments:
Patrick Lyons and Diane Dittemore: This elegant black and white pendant on a three-strand, hand rolled heishi necklace has a contemporary look but also reflects the centuries-old tradition of fine stone and shell jewelry making at Santo Domingo. It is a good addition to our small but representative collection of jewelry from this Pueblo on New Mexico’s Rio Grande.