A PERSONAL WORD:
Kewa Puebloan artists "Delbert & Torevia Crespin's" work stands in a league of their own.. Yes, you'll find them doing the traditional styles that are known in Kewa jewelry, but more times than not, you'll find them creating these extremely eye catching pieces that make you just want to grab the vapors! I personally feel it's the way they work with their colorful materials, but more so, it's their "Eye" for knowing how & where to then lay them that makes each piece brilliantly stand out.
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INFO:
ARTIST: Torevia & Delbert Crespin made EXCLUSIVELY for Plata de Santa Fe Jewelry
TRIBE: Kewa Pueblo-Santo Domingo Pueblo
WEIGHT: 2.30 Ounces ( 65 Grams)
WEARABLE "INNER" LENGTH: 19" (This is measured by laying the necklace horizontally & then measuring from the hook closure to eye of closure. (Without extender OR Panels)
CENTER PANEL SIZE: 2-1/2" X 1-1/4" @ it's widest
SIDE PANELS: From as large as 1" long x 1-3/8" to as small as 3/4" x 5/8"
BACK PANELS: 1.25" x 5/8" (See photo 6)
EXTENDER LENGTH: 3-3/4"
TOTAL NECKLACE LENGTH: From 19" to as long as 21-1/4"(Can put hook anywhere within the extender)
MAIN MATERIAL: Orange Spiny Oyster Shell-Turquoise-Black Jet-Sterling-String
TURQUOISE BEAD SIZE: 5.5 mm Round
SPINY OYSTER HEISHI BEADS: 6 mm Round Average
STRUNG ON: Waxed Twisted String
METAL: Sterling Silver Hook & Eye-3-3/4" Extender Chain
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