Evalena Boone descends from the late mid-century master carver Teddy Weahkee of Zuni Pueblo. Her mother is Lena Boone and her grandmother was Edna Leki. Lena’s wonderful family and Keshi go way back. In fact, Rignie who is Lena’s husband, would often visit Robin Dunlap's Zuni classroom during the 80's, as his daughter Evalena and son Leland were her students. After school, he would show her animal carvings and she would purchase many. After teaching in Zuni, Robin was one of the founding members of our cooperative Keshi, Inc.

We’re thrilled to share Evalena's divine horned Owl fetish necklace, one you must own. The charming raptors are sculpted from either happy turquoise or colorful spiny oyster shell and have wise eyes from either turquoise or red coral. The center bird is about 1 1/2” long, while the accompanying feathered friends are approximately 1” long. The collectible necklace is roughly 27” long laced with rich jet and iridescent gold lip shell beads. Signed by the artist.

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While most people consider wildlife something incongruous to urban environments, there are usually birds to be found. Feathered friends often face displacement, habitat loss and disease due to human interference, development and climate change. Providing water, seed, suet or other food sources is a great way to support and honor our wild neighbors. Evalena Boone's matrix-rich turquoise bird has coral eyes and measures about 1 1/2" long, 1/2" wide and 1" tall. The matrix areas are as beautiful as the turquoise ones.

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Matt Lovato is one of three sons of renowned jeweler Anthony Lovato who descends from a rich family of Kewa artists like potters, silversmiths and basket weavers. Making his own mark in the art world, Matt's mosaic dangle earrings are treasures. Each custom cut turquoise, jet and pipestone piece fits meticulously on top a bead of wood in these approximately 2 3/4" long including hooks and 1" wide medium-weight earrings. Not only do we adore the striking composition but the reverse sides host wonderful pyrogravure treatment showing elegant corn motifs along with Matt's signature. His late grandmother Mary C. Lovato was born into the Corn Clan so corn imagery is sacred to the family.

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Part of Mountain Lion's animal medicine includes leading by example. A mother mountain lion shows her young how to survive and thrive. Perhaps this teaches us to embody the values and behaviors we wish to see in others. Chad Quandelacy's feline with turquoise eyes is carved from turquoise and inlaid with a wonderful mosaic tail from turquoise, jet, spiny oyster shell, sugilite and lapis lazuli. Permanently presented on a base from pipestone, dimensions in their entirety are about 1 3/4" long, 7/8" wide and 1" tall.

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In Zuni, corn is called the Mother as it is a main crop that emerges from beautiful Mother Earth. Elegantly carved, these turquoise corn dangle earrings will make a subtle yet lasting impression. Set into sterling silver with colorful inlays from coral, lapis lazuli and jet, these petite lightweight earrings for pierced ears measure about 1 3/8" long including hooks and 1/2" wide. Signed by the artist Tracey Bowekaty.

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Phosphosiderite is a rare mineral named for main ingredients of phosphate and iron. The siderite at the end of phosphosiderite comes from the Greek word sideros which means iron. Phosphosiderite is said to open your eyes to new possibilities. It's no wonder as the natural soft lavender hues are inspirational in themselves. We love it in combination with cheerful turquoise on wood as seen in award-winning jeweler Nick Rosetta's lightweight mosaic earrings. About 4" long, 3/8" wide and 1/4" deep. View item

Dillon Cheama's gorgeous sterling silver necklace hosts intricate petit point bezels housing happy turquoise and red coral pieces surrounded by tiny twisted silver borders and flower accents. The handmade necklace features a stunning chain with double jump rings that allow for wonderful sinuous movement. A lobster clasp closure is a lovely finishing touch. About 22" long, while the center station is approximately 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" wide. Signed by the artist.

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A seamlessly-shaped turquoise Medicine-bear (or Bear) is sculpted by Stewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy. Stewart's artistry descends through his late mother Ellen Quandelacy who learned the art of carving from her father Johnny Quam. Turquoise eyes and an alternating heartline are beautifully set to this approximately 2 1/4" long, 1/2" wide and 2 1/4" tall quintessential work of art. View item

Buffalo Dancer moves in unison to the beat of the drum, honoring the Bison through traditional dance and song. Intricately composed from carved turquoise, jet, shell, cedarwood, mother-of-pearl and marble by Chad Quandelacy to a height of approximately 2 3/8" tall, 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" deep, measurements include the base. Chad's parents are renowned Zuni Pueblo carvers Stewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy. View item

The Sunface is an iconic Zuni symbol that honors Father Sun and represents the balance of sky and earth without which life would not exist. Ola Eriacho's stunning sterling silver cuff bracelet comes with a handsome Sunface set stone to stone with coral, turquoise and pen shell. Silver channels hold jet inlays that radiate from the Sunface. The gorgeous bracelet is about 3/4" wide. The cuff bracelet's entire inner circumference is about 6" including the opening of roughly 1". Signed by the artist. Please click here to determine wrist size and best fit. View item

Noted jeweler Anthony Lovato's stunning sterling silver tufa cast Horse and leather bow guard or ketoh is breathtaking. It features a handsome turquoise cabochon as blue as a Kewa Pueblo sky surrounded by beneficial rainfall and lightning that nourishes the corn and makes the grass grow for the equine family. This traditional warrior or hunter's protective cuff has an internal circumference of approximately 9 1/2". Anthony's skill as a silversmith is showcased in the delicate webbing of the tufa cast station that itself is about 3 3/4" long and 2 1/2" wide. Don't pass up this unique work of wearable art by Anthony who is the 2023 recipient of the Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Living Treasure Award. He started working with metal in 1973 and is a master of the labor intensive tufa cast method.

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Herbert Halate's carved New Mexico cedarwood offering hosts the protecting or healing animals of the Six-Directions, along with their assigned color according to Zuni Pueblo tradition. The solid block of lightly fragrant cedarwood is decorated with amazing cross-hatching and petroglyph inspired designs like flute players. It is also beautifully adorned with turquoise pieces. The Six Directional animals are permanently attached. They include a jet (black) Mole, a calcite (yellow) Mountain-lion, a turquoise (blue) Bear, a Picasso marble (many colored) Eagle, a pipestone (red) Badger and a marble (white) Wolf. Endearing eyes are from turquoise inlays. Measurements in their entirety are approximately 4 3/8" tall, 6" wide and 4 1/2" deep. The animal's average in size from approximately 1 3/4" to 2 1/8" long, 5/8" to 3/4" tall and 3/8" to 1" wide. Signed by the artist.

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Versatile, ready to wear earrings for everyday or that special occasion to look your very best. These sterling silver and turquoise earrings are handmade by Vivianita Booqua and Bryant Othole, romantically dangling at about 3 5/8" long and 7/8" wide. They are medium-weight in wearability. Each well-matched turquoise stone is held by an elegantly-sawed bezel. An intricate and time-consuming jewelry process that is original to Zuni Pueblo called petit point. Signed by the artists. View item

Maintaining forward momentum in life means taking action towards goals, adjusting to new challenges and finding ways to stay motivated. It is also about building a positive cycle of progress and growth, much like the enduring spirit of the frog. Evalena Boone's energetic Frog has been fluidly shaped from a matrix-rich turquoise. Eyes are from lively red coral inlays. About 1 5/8" long, 1 1/8" wide and 3/8" tall. View item

Darrell Shebola's remarkable Hummingbird necklace and earrings set is a flash back to an older style of inlay jewelry that is quickly becoming a rarity. Arranged from iridescent gold lip shell, sky blue turquoise, magical abalone, rich pen shell and bright red coral, this happy set can be worn anytime. The sterling silver beaks and feet are sweetly worked. The stunning necklace with handmade link chain is approximately 27" long, while the center nectar-sipping bird and flower are about 1 1/2" long and 1 3/4" wide. The side hummingbird stations are roughly 1 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide. The medium-weight earrings dangle delightfully at about 2 1/4" long with hooks and 1 3/8" wide. Signed by the artist.

Please click here to learn more about traditional inlay jewelry in Toshio Sei's 2013 copyrighted book "Figural Designs in Zuni Jewelry". This wonderful publication is not included with Darrell's hummingbird necklace and earrings set but can be purchased separately, please inquire.

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Ella Gia's cheerful Hummingbird ring wants to land on your hand. Gorgeously handmade with sterling silver, inlaid pen shell, perhaps abalone or shell, iridescent gold lip shell, bright red coral and happy sky blue turquoise. Little legs and feet are adorable, while an eye is from a turquoise inlay. This is a ring size 6 1/4, while the inlaid station is about 1" tall and 1 1/4" wide. Please click here to learn about wonderful Zuni jewelry. View item

Skillfully handmade from sterling silver, sky blue turquoise, iridescent mother-of-pearl and rich jet is a stone to stone inlaid cross pendant by Zuni jeweler David Tzuni. The arrangement of colors creates a striking composition within the inlay. Lovely hand-twisted wires radiate from the pendant's center. A signed by the artist piece that measures about 2 1/4" long including the nice silver jump rings and 1 1/2" wide. View item

A gorgeous station holding three bright blue turquoise cabochons resemble nourishing raindrops within Bernadette Eustace's sterling silver link bracelet. The stunning spiral stations represent the journey in life and have been connected to migration stories. All handmade, this versatile and high-quality beauty is about 7 1/4" long and 5/8" wide. Signed by the artist.

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Jolene Eustace says she makes jewelry for goddesses. An extraordinary cuff bracelet will make a living goddess out of anyone. The generous Sleeping Beauty turquoise specimen is gorgeously carved and accompanied by bright red coral and 18K gold circle designs, while a reticulated sterling silver plush feather or perhaps a leaf element is adorned with 18K gold accent balls. The stunning bracelet's end caps are inlaid with Sleeping Beauty turquoise. This lovely variety of turquoise comes from the Sleeping Beauty Mine located in Globe, Arizona. It's named after the mountain range that from a distance resembles a sleeping woman with her arms crossed. The cuff bracelet's entire inner circumference is about 6 1/2" including the opening of roughly 1". The rich stone, coral and feather together measure approximately 2" wide. Signed by the artist. Please click here to determine wrist size and best fit.

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Elevate any outfit with Ola Eriacho's sterling silver necklace and earrings set that showcases the stone-to-stone jewelry technique at its best. Red coral, jet, mother-of-pearl and turquoise are expertly set side by side forming a gorgeous design. The lightweight earrings for pierced ears hang at about 1 3/4" long with hooks and 1/2" wide. The stunning necklace with handmade links is approximately 17 1/2" long. The center station is roughly 1 1/4" long and 5/8" wide, while the side stations come in at about 1" long and 1/2" wide. Signed by the artist. View item

Get ready to improv and jam-out with Ola Eriacho's super cool sterling silver, inlaid coral, turquoise, jet and onyx guitar pin/pendant. The first guitars are thought to have originated in Spain in the 15th century. But their ancestors came from the ancient Egyptian's lute instrument. All hand-fabricated, this rocking Zuni Sunface guitar pin/pendant is about 2 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. The Sunface symbol represents the elements in balance. Signed by the artist. View item

Raised in a traditional Kewa Pueblo household, the late Mary C. Lovato started creating mosaic jewelry in the 1950's. Although she renewed the stone and shell mosaics during this time, the Kewa People have created turquoise and heishi beads for thousands of years. Her work is collected the world over and we're honored to share a pair of stunning earrings. Sterling silver outlines jet, red coral and turquoise Dragonflies surrounded by borders of turquoise, gold lip shell and mother of pearl, which reflect the colorful sun’s glow. The mosaic is presented on a bed of mother-of-pearl. Although these post earrings are heavyweight, they're quite comfortable to wear due to unique backings. About 1 5/8" long and 1 1/2" wide. Signed by the artist.

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Clive Hustito's perched Picasso marble Eagle represents the Six-Directions in Zuni Pueblo worldview. In life there are Six Directions with a specific color and animal associated with each one. Long ago the Father of Medicine Societies, Po-shai-an-kia established predatory animals as guardians of the Six Directions who are healing and protective. The turquoise-eyed insightful raptor is one of the Six Directional animals including a black lip mother-of-pearl shell Mole, a mother-of-pearl Wolf, a dyed bamboo coral Badger, a turquoise Bear and a gold lip shell Mountain-lion nestled around the bird's talons. They are presented a top a gorgeous serpentine point. The conversing bird has lovely etched plumage included an incised "X" on its back which represents feathers as well. Dimensions in their entirety are approximately 4 1/4" tall, 2" wide and 3 1/2" deep.

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As the fall season approached, some Dragonflies migrated to warmer places, while others laid eggs in water sources protected beneath a frozen layer. They will happily emerge in the fast-approaching spring season. Brian Yatsattie's striking water creature has been created from a custom composite of colorful turquoise overlaid on a base of iridescent mother-of-pearl. Brian calls his unique composite recipe "Brianite". About 2 7/8" long, 3" wide and 3/8" tall.

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Brian Yatsattie thinks outside the box by stepping out of it. He rethinks traditional approaches to carving by utilizing unusual materials, even creating some of his very own. Experimenting and exploring the world of mosaic art birthed a glorious Medicine-Bear assembled with an array of luscious turquoise pieces. A custom recipe, Brian's labeled his unique composite "Brianite". Gentle eyes are from jet inlays. Bears know when to rest in torpor teaching us to adopt the same emotional intelligence. About 3" long, 3/4" wide and 2 3/8" tall.

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Since ancient days, Indigenous cultures have held turquoise as a sacred mineral known to some as the Sky Stone. Magical properties including those of healing have been attributed to this happy gift from Mother Earth. Highly-valued, turquoise was used in trade with other groups since time immemorial. Zuni elder and noted jeweler Robert Eustace's sterling silver belt buckle features an array of tear drop shaped turquoise stones each beautifully carved. The surrounding border has been filed by hand enhancing this striking belt buckle that's about 3 1/4" long and 2 1/2" wide. It will fit a 1 1/2" belt. Not only is the texture appealing to the eyes but feels wonderful too. Signed by the artist. 

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Octavius and Irma Seowtewa are accomplished artists creating the finest petit point jewelry. Petit point is original and exclusive to Zuni Pueblo. It is prized for incredible detail and visually striking designs. A time-consuming process, each tiny silver bezel or sleeve is hand-trimmed to receive custom-cut stones. The Seowtewa's latest offering is a magnificent sterling silver and turquoise petit point cuff bracelet presented in three pleasing circular stations. The spectacular center one is about 1 1/2" in diameter, while the smaller side stations are approximately 1" in diameter. The collectible cuff bracelet's entire inner circumference is roughly 6 1/8" including the opening of about 1". Signed by the artists. Please click here for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit. For more information on amazing Zuni jewelry please click here.

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Tufa casting is a jewelry technique where molten silver is poured into a tufa stone that is carved out with designs. The tufa molds can only be used once, as they are destroyed in the removal of the cooled silver pieces. Noted jeweler Anthony Lovato's handsome tufa cast sterling silver belt buckle hosts two powerful Horses trotting by moonlight and a stunning Pilot Mountain turquoise cabochon from Nevada. The belt buckle is about 3" long and 2 1/2" wide. It will accommodate an approximately 1 1/2" wide belt. Signed by the artist. View item

Like small stained glass windows, Nancy and Sheldon Westika's handmade channel inlaid sterling silver and handsome turquoise cuff links will secure the cuffs of a dress shirt spectacularly. They measure approximately 5/8" square and are signed by the artists who are renowned for their high-quality jewelry creations. View item

Allison Melton's mosaic overlay work is always of the highest quality and best in unique design. Her latest offering is a reversible Turtle pendant showcasing an enchanted water world from meticulously fit pieces of sterling silver, turquoise, serpentine, abalone, mother-of-pearl, spiny oyster shell, lapis lazuli and coral on an intact bivalve shell. Turtle swims with a food offering from abalone, while the vibrant lapis lazuli side finds the reptile deep in the water with oxygen offerings from sterling silver and mother-of-pearl. Including the silver bale, measurements are approximately 2 1/2" long, 2 1/8" wide and 1" deep.

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Zuni jeweler Don Dewa's marvelous workmanship is celebrated in a high-quality sterling silver cuff bracelet. Representing a balance of the elements, two traditional Zuni Sunfaces are presented in his signature spinner design where each Sunface station can rotate to the desired side, so cool. Inlaid stations are set with lovely red coral, vibrant turquoise, rich pen shell and iridescent mother-of-pearl. An Eagle feather motif and reticulated silver also adorn this magnificent cuff bracelet with an entire inner circumference of about 6 1/2" including the opening of 1 1/4". This substantial collectible cuff is approximately 1 1/4" wide. Signed by the artist. Click here for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit. View item

A sparkling stream invites Dragonflies to swarm. Darrell Shebola's ethereal necklace calls to mind the gathering of these magnificent water creatures in nature. Wings are set stone to stone with shimmering abalone, turquoise, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and coral. Working in the stone to stone jewelry method is no easy task as each stone and shell has to fit perfectly side by side. Antennea are beautifully worked too. A lovely handmade sterling silver chain unites these stunning insects to a length of approximately 22 1/2". The center dragonfly is about 2 1/2" wide and 2 3/8" long, while the smaller side insects measure approximately 1 3/4" wide and 1 3/4" long. Signed by the artist. View item

Veronica Poblano's father was iconic Zuni Pueblo carver Leo Poblano (d). He was the nephew of Teddy Weahkee (d). Their enormous contribution to Zuni fetish carving continues in the gifted hands of Veronica through her melodious turquoise-eyed feathered friend hewn from luminous labradorite. Pockets of blue hues glow like a piece of heaven. A brilliant offering bundle is from a blue turquoise point joined by tassels of branch red coral and turquoise beads. A sterling silver signature label is adhered to the reverse side of this sublime piece that's meant to lay flat. Approximately 3" long including the tassels, 2" wide from sweet beak to tail feathers and 1 1/4" tall. View item

Sailors' lore includes mysterious mermaids who took them to live in underwater kingdoms. It was also believed they could cause huge storms and devastating shipwrecks. Edward Teach also known as Blackbeard was an English pirate who sailed around the West Indies but ordered his crew to steer clear of certain areas believed to be inhabited by merfolk. A beach boulder calls to Kevin Chapman's lovely mermaid to sun away the afternoon. She luxuriates as a clam shell reveals a beautiful carved pearl to her. Red coral features adorn this approximately 1 1/2" deep, 2" wide and 1" tall legendary water creature who symbolizes power and freedom at sea. Creatively carved from one piece of gorgeous turquoise. View item

Anthony Lovato of Kewa Pueblo is the 2023 recipient of the Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Living Treasure Award. He started working with metal in 1973. He is a master of the labor intensive tufa cast method, known for his Corn design jewelry. His latest offering is a collectible cuff bracelet showcasing an outstanding Pilot Mountain turquoise stone.

The exacting process involved cutting a tufa stone in half, smoothing out both surface sides, etching a sprue hole on top, then carefully carving out this corn kernel design, in which Anthony poured in molten sterling silver. The end result is this amazing bracelet with an entire inner circumference of about 7 1/2", which includes the opening of approximately 1 1/4". The ultra-gorgeous Pilot Mountain turquoise stone itself is about 1 1/8" by 1". It was mined in Nevada. This bracelet is about 1 7/8" at its widest part.

Inside this comfortable to wear cuff bracelet is Anthony's signature along with an inspiring Bison herd. Please click here for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit.

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Zuni Pueblo jeweler Tricia Leekity offers these iconic earrings, an abstract floral design finished with classic squash blossom bells. Each happy turquoise stone is sitting in a custom made sterling silver bezel in the traditional Zuni petit point way of making exquisite jewelry. Approximately 2 3/4" long and 1" wide. Signed by the artist. Please click here to learn more about Zuni jewelry. View item

A stunning sterling silver pendant by Jess Johnson features a regal piece of Kingman turquoise stone that is framed by a double row petit-point border with eighty tiny turquoise cabochons. The sterling silver is finely crafted and full of meticulous details, including a bail with stamped scalloped patterns and more snake-eye petit-point inlay. All handmade and stamped by the artist, this majestic piece measures about 4" long including bale and by 3" wide. Signed by the artist.

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Nine luxurious stations feature either old Morenci turquoise, large and rare specimens of natural red coral or precious Kingman turquoise, in this truly impressive sterling silver necklace by award-winning artist Veronica Poblano. Her creative lineage is noteworthy. Her father was iconic Zuni carver Leo Poblano (d). He was the nephew of Teddy Weahkee (d).

Each custom cut stone and coral harmonizes in captivating shape and exciting alternating color. Some of the turquoise pieces have gorgeous pyrite inclusions. Morenci turquoise is particularly precious because it's no longer mined. Branch coral this large is hard to come by. Just to run your fingers over this highest-quality necklace is an incredible experience, imagine wearing it. The all hand-fabricated chain is amazing too.

Very comfortable to wear, Veronica's masterpiece measures approximately 20 3/4" long to toggle closure loop, plus an additional 3" trailing end that dangles beautifully below the toggle closure. The stones average in size from about 5/8" long by 1/2" wide, to 1" long and 3/4" wide. In a class all by itself, this memorable work of wearable art is signed by the artist.

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Veronica Poblano's artistic Zuni lineage is important. Her late father, iconic Zuni carver Leo Poblano was the nephew of Teddy Weahkee. Their enormous contribution to Zuni fetish carving and jewelry continues with Veronica and her daughter Jovanna Poblano.

Permanently perched on a gorgeously carved black lip shell leaf with crushed turquoise and a few bits of red coral, is an amazing feathered friend sculpted from stunning stichtite. Lovely wings are set with turquoise and lapis cabochons. Endearing turquoise eyes take in the view, while a flat crest of feathers is from overlaid pen shell. About 2 1/4" long, 1" wide and 1 1/8" tall.

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