Royston Ribbon turquoise is from the Boulder turquoise mine in northeast Nevada. This handsome variety of turquoise formed with stunning stripe or ribbon-like patterns. Zuni Pueblo artist Burt Awelagte's reversible
Bear with perhaps jet inlaid eyes has been sculpted from a gorgeous Royston Ribbon turquoise. In fetish pendant form, it measures about 2 1/4" wide and 1 5/8" long, measurements include the silver bale. It is strung with fresh water pearl and turquoise beads to a length of roughly 26" long. Bears have powers that we do not and are revered by Indigenous cultures.
View item