Rodney Coriz Santo Domingo 4 Strand Lapis Multi Stone W/Turquoise Pendant and Spiny Oyster Jaclas
Rodney Coriz Santo Domingo 4 Strand Lapis Multi Stone W/Turquoise Pendant and Spiny Oyster Jaclas. 4 heishi strands of lapis with sterling silver and spiny oyster jacla. Pendant has one turquoise cabachon. Necklace hangs down 21.5" and is 29" long.
Artist Bio:
Rodney Coriz is an award-winning jewelry artist from Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo, known for distinctive inlay work that brings traditional Pueblo techniques and imagery into a contemporary style. His work reflects a deep respect for his culture while allowing him to develop an artistic voice of his own.
Jewelry making runs through Rodney’s family. He was inspired by his mother, Nestoria Coriz, and his grandfather, Lupe Pena, and grew up surrounded by traditions passed from one generation to the next. He began creating with seashells and natural stones, learning traditional methods from his grandfather before expanding his skills through silversmithing classes at the Poeh Cultural Center in 2002. There, he began incorporating sterling silver into his inlay designs.
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