{"title":"Mother of Pearl","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"feathered-friend-nest-treasured-egg","title":"Feathered Friend, Nest \u0026 Treasured Egg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDylan Poblano is a versatile and creative artist expressing himself in fetish carving, jewelry, painting and sculpture. He comes from the greater Teddy Weahkee (d) family of accomplished Zuni artists. His sister is carver and jeweler Jovanna Poblano. Their mother is renowned artist Veronica Poblano. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterfully hand-fabricated and gloriously textured sterling silver makes up the majority of this exquisite bird with egg and nest sculpture. The jet-eyed feathered friend has a vibrant spiny oyster shell beak, a mother-of-pearl body and wears a glorious cape of sterling silver feathers. A removable mother-of-pearl shell egg is lovingly cared for by this attentive parent bird. At the base, perhaps toadstools, pebbles, plant life and other lovely foliage happily grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've never seen such a beautifully constructed sculpture by Dylan. It's fabulously contemporary but has an engaging, almost old-world feel to it. About 4 1\/4\" tall, 1 1\/4\" wide and 1 1\/2\" deep. Extra shipping charges may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dylan Poblano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39553047363669,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/DPoblano-ss-MOP-spiny-bird-nest-eggv2.jpg?v=1632947232"},{"product_id":"sparkling-dragonfly-necklace","title":"Sparkling Dragonfly Necklace","description":"A sparkling stream invites \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/dragonfly\"\u003eDragonflies\u003c\/a\u003e 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.","brand":"Darrell Shebola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40654504427605,"sku":"","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DarrellShebola-inlaid-dragonfly-necklacev6.jpg?v=1689874963"},{"product_id":"zuni-sunface-spinner-cuff-bracelet","title":"Zuni Sunface Spinner Cuff Bracelet","description":"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 \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/eagle\"\u003eEagle\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/determining-wrist-size\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit.","brand":"Don Dewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40689731010645,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DDewa-Sunface-inlaid-sunface-cuff2.jpg?v=1695137872"},{"product_id":"ola-eriacho-multi-material-cuff3-jpg","title":"Gentle Rain Shower Cuff Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous stone to stone inlay presentation within a sterling silver cuff bracelet combines turquoise, jet, iridescent mother-of-pearl and red coral in a geometric design perhaps representing an abstracted rain shower. Ola Eriacho's high-quality handmade bracelet is about 5\/8\" wide. The fashionable and unique cuff bracelet's entire inner circumference is about 6 1\/8\" including the opening of roughly 7\/8\". We love the flowing and continuous silver looped ends of this signed by the artist work of wearable art. Please click \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/determining-wrist-size\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to determine wrist size and best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ola Eriacho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41718283731029,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/OlaEriacho-multi-material-cuff3.jpg?v=1758841907"},{"product_id":"resplendent-stone-to-stone-cuff-bracelet","title":"Resplendent Stone To Stone Cuff Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eWitness the mastery of stone-to-stone inlay in Jason Bobelu's glorious sterling silver cuff bracelet. This exacting style of inlay requires the utmost skill to fit specially cut stones and shells side by side. In a harmonious presentation from both blue and green turquoises, pen shell, purple and red-orange spiny oyster shells, plus iridescent mother-of-pearl, a divine geometric pattern emerges perhaps depicting rainfall and an arrow element. The complex mosaic design wraps around the entire cuff requiring an exact fit for the wearer. The bracelet is bordered by lovely silver and purple spiny oyster shell arches and coiled silver accents. The magnificent cuff bracelet’s entire inner circumference is approximately 7 1\/8”, including the opening of about 1 3\/8”. Its width is about 1 5\/8”. Signed by the artist. Click \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/determining-wrist-size\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit. This \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-jewelry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e will take you to a write-up about wonderful Zuni jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jason Bobelu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41828243472469,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/JasonBobelu-multi-material-stone-to-stone-cuff3v3.jpg?v=1761926883"},{"product_id":"raincloud-pendant-earrings-set","title":"Raincloud Pendant \u0026 Earrings Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Indigenous Pueblo art, the visual representation of rainfall is often depicted with straight, parallel lines and stylized cloud shapes. Rainclouds are powerful symbols of life-giving water that bless Mother Earth with good crops in the arid desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllison Melton is a wonderful mosaic artist whose creations are of exceptional quality. Traditional Kewa mosaic work is a two-dimensional art form that involves covering a surface with small pieces of materials, like stones and shell. The pattern in this colorful pendant forms a trio of stunning rainclouds from sterling silver, lapis lazuli, coral and mother-of-pearl. Surrounding pieces are from rich Sleeping Beauty turquoise. Everything is skillfully overlaid on a lovely bivalve shell. Including the silver bale, measurements of this pendant are approximately 2 1\/4\" long, roughly 1 3\/4\" wide and 1\/2\" deep. The complimenting and slightly convex dangle earrings are also from Sleeping Beauty turquoise pieces overlaid on a bed of shell. Including the hooks, they grace the face at a lightweight 1 5\/8\" long, 5\/8\" wide and 1\/8\" deep, dimensions are approximate. Don't miss this 3-piece set exquisitely hand-crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allison Melton, Kewa (Santo Domingo)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42123535876181,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AllisonMelton-Sleeping-Beauty-earrings-pendant-set.jpg?v=1770155618"},{"product_id":"stone-to-stone-pendant-necklace-earrings-set-1","title":"Precision Pendant Necklace \u0026 Earrings Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eIridescent mother-of-pearl, bold jet, fresh apple coral, lively turquoise and bright orange spiny oyster shell captivate the senses in a sterling silver 4-piece pendant necklace and earrings set exquisitely handmade by Delbert Kallestewa. He's a master in the challenging stone to stone jewelry technique which requires extreme precision to align multiple stones, shells and corals beautifully side by side. Delbert's geometric mosaic is very pleasing to the eye, while colors are uplifting. The removable pendant itself is about 1\" long including bale, 3\/8\" wide and 1\/8\" deep. The complimentary silver chain measures approximately 18\" long. The matching featherweight earrings including hooks come in at about 1 1\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 1\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delbert Kallestewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42128991060053,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DKallestewa-SS-multi-material-necklace-earrings-set.jpg?v=1770399727"},{"product_id":"where-flowers-bloom-stories-bloom-necklace","title":"Where Flowers Bloom, Stories Bloom Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe exquisitely carved blooms on Shannon Waatsa's fresh floral necklace tell a story of Zuni sunshine, blessings of rainfall and the gentle touch of the winds that brought them to be. She started carving in 2016. \u003cem\u003eEach\u003c\/em\u003e bead on this collectible and reversible necklace is incredibly handmade. Colorful materials include red abalone, iridescent mother-of-pearl, turquoise, black lip shell, gold lip shell and pink mussel shell, with lovely center inlays. Bring a splash of joy into any room wearing this unique necklace that's about 22 3\/8\" long. The center posy is about 2 1\/8\" long, 2 1\/4\" wide and 3\/8\" deep. The largest side flowers measure approximately 5\/8\" long and 5\/8\" wide, while the smallest ones are about 1\/4\" long and 1\/4\" wide. The sterling silver squash blossom tips are about 5\/8\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shannon Waatsa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42355236274261,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/ShannonWaatsa-abalone-flower-necklace.jpg?v=1776801081"},{"product_id":"dragonfly-1","title":"Timeless Vibes Dragonfly","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrian Yatsattie's glorious mosaic \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/dragonfly\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e is a celebration of geometric patterns that seem to provide a soothing order to everyday life. The stunning master aerial acrobat is composed from carved jet, iridescent mother-of-pearl, refreshing variscite and jet artfully overlaid on a bed from jet. Watchful eyes and segmented abdomen are from variscite too. A collectible water insect measuring approximately 3 3\/4\" long, 4 1\/4\" wide and 1\/2\" tall with stunning visual impact, clean lines and great energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42581862711381,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-jet-serpentine-variscite-mop-dragonflyv4.jpg?v=1781039868"},{"product_id":"raincloud-sunface-turquoise-dangle-earrings","title":"Raincloud \u0026 Sunface Turquoise Dangle Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften Jess Johnson will sign his jewelry creations with hand-stamped raincloud elements. And sometimes he incorporates the life-giving symbol on the front side of the pieces as is the case with these magnificent sterling silver Zuni Sunface and raincloud dangle earrings. They are surrounded by many small turquoise stones, shaped like snake eyes, that are held by tiny hand-cut silver bezels in the petit point manner. The Sunface symbols that represents the elements in balance, are composed with turquoise, jet and iridescent mother-of-pearl, set in the stone to stone jewelry technique. These medium-weight adornments are signed by the artist and include additional stamped motifs, perhaps sunbeams or rainfall designs. About 2 1\/2\" long, 1 1\/4\" wide and 1\/8\" deep. If you'd like to learn more about traditional Zuni jewelry, please click \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-jewelry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jess Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42643431620693,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/JJohnson-turq-sunface-earrings_f58f5b5c-cd9b-4978-8802-3e21409508de.jpg?v=1782325303"},{"product_id":"sensational-sunface-pendant","title":"Sensational Sunface Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eApril Unkestine's lapidary and silversmithing skills are outstanding boasting two challenging jewelry techniques: stone to stone inlay as well as channel inlay. The Sunface pendant is composed from sterling silver, iridescent mother-of-pearl, happy turquoise, pen shell, bright coral and jet. The traditional symbol which represents the elements in balance, is surrounded by a sacred feathered headdress. About 2 7\/8\" long including bale, 1 3\/4\" wide and 1\/8\" deep, while the Sunface-accented bale is about 5\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-jewelry\" title=\"here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about wonderful Zuni jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"April Unkestine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42647968153685,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AUnkestine-inlaid-sunface-pendant12.jpg?v=1782428572"},{"product_id":"roaming-bison-pendant-necklace","title":"Roaming Bison Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch love, patience and skill is required to make beautiful beads by hand. It starts with selecting suitable materials, shaping, drilling, grinding and then fine polishing them. Maegan Shetima's stunning and reversible \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bison\"\u003eBison\u003c\/a\u003e pendant necklace showcases all the work that goes into creating \u003cem\u003ehandmade\u003c\/em\u003e beads like these iridescent mother-of-pearl, marble, turquoise and coral ones. They're visually striking and cohesive, complimented by a sterling silver lobster clasp closure. The black marble beads are handsomely shaped like arrowheads. The roaming bison, that itself measures about 5\/8\" long, 1 1\/4\" wide and 3\/8\" deep, is carved from gold lip mother-of-pearl shell. Spirited eyes are from jet inlays. Maegan sculpted the bale directly from the shell. The stunning beads vary in size from 1\/8\" to 1\/2\" long, 1\/8\" to 1\/4\" wide and 1\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maegan Shetima","offers":[{"title":"Bison \/ Gold Lip Mother-Of-Pearl Shell","offer_id":42734468431957,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/Maegan-Shetima-mop-bison-necklace.jpg?v=1784143941"},{"product_id":"byatsattie_black-lip-bat-jpg","title":"Bat Pollinator","description":"While we're asleep, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bat\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBats\u003c\/a\u003e engage in important activities like mosquito control and the vital pollination process. They specialize in night-blooming flowers like those of the saguaro cactus. Their pollination activities help us get delicious bananas, mangoes, avocadoes and agave plants. Brian Yatsattie's gorgeous iridescent black lip mother-of-pearl shell mammal is highly-detailed on both sides, from wing etching to furry body accents. Eyes are from jet inlays. Dimensions are about 1\" tall as pictured, 7\/8\" deep and 4 3\/4\" in wingspan.","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bat \/ Black Lip Mother-Of-Pearl Shell","offer_id":42828511871061,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie_black-lip-batv5.jpg?v=1785904456"},{"product_id":"distinctive-zuni-sunface-necklace","title":"Distinctive Zuni Sunface Necklace","description":"Wearing this distinctive Sunface necklace breaks you away from the mass-produced trends to one of individuality and good taste that supports Zuni cultural legacy. For the A:Shiwi (Zuni), the Sunface is a traditional symbol representing the elements in harmony and balance. Artist Benina Kallestewa's stunning sterling silver necklace hosts five Sunface stations inlaid from sky blue turquoise, red coral, jet and iridescent mother-of-pearl, with turquoise headdresses. They're presented on an elegant handmade chain for a total necklace length of approximately 26 3\/4\". The center Sunface is about 1 1\/8\" long, 1 1\/4\" wide and 1\/4\" deep. The small complimenting Sunfaces are approximately 1\" long, 1\" wide and 1\/4\" deep.  Signed by the artist.","brand":"Benina Kallestewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42847519440981,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/Benina-Kallestewa-SS-turq-sunface-necklace.jpg?v=1786135031"},{"product_id":"black-lip-mother-of-pearl-shell-pony-pendant-necklace","title":"Black Lip Mother-Of-Pearl Shell Pony Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe matriarch of the large Quandelacy family, the late Ellen Quandelacy, had a one-of-a-kind talent all her own, from making amazing inlay jewelry to animal carvings. Her horses are super popular, hard to find yet easy to identify, thanks to her singular style. Only after Ellen passed in 2002, did some of her children begin carving horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy's reversible \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/horse\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eHorse\u003c\/a\u003e pendant necklace is spectacular. Friendly turquoise eyes are inlaid into an iridescent black lip mother-of-pearl shell pony that has a gorgeously carved \"naja\" on the pendant, which is a unique design the Quandelacy family is known for. They carve this naja right into the shell's center, instead of attaching a metal bale. This style was started by the late Johnny Quam and continued by his daughter Ellen Quandelacy and right down the family line. Strung with a gorgeous, double strand of colorful beads like lapis lazuli, malachite, coral, snowflake obsidian, spiny oyster shell, turquoise and cultured white opal, Stewart and Priscilla's handsome equine pendant necklace is about 27 1\/2\" long including a convenient silver extension chain. The sweet horse itself is about 2 1\/2\" wide, 1 1\/2\" long and 3\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy \u0026 Priscilla Lasiloo","offers":[{"title":"Horse \/ Black Lip Mother-Of-Pearl Shell","offer_id":42869593112661,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy_PLasiloo-MOP-horse-pndt-necklace2.jpg?v=1786648518"},{"product_id":"corn-maiden-sisters-9","title":"Corn Maiden Sisters","description":"\u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/corn-maiden\"\u003eCorn-Maidens\u003c\/a\u003e grow together in sisterhood. They emerge with bountifully-etched \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/corn\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e kernel bodies. Peaceful facial features are from jet paste, while their shared shawl is accented with a bouquet of happy flowers from jet paste, coral, turquoise and sugilite. Measurements are approximately 2\" tall, roughly 1 1\/8\" wide and 1\/2\" deep, carved from a naturally curved black lip mother-of-pearl shell by Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez.","brand":"Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez, Zuni-Acoma","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Black Lip Mother-Of-Pearl Shell","offer_id":42940669558869,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KQuandelacy-blklipshell-cornmaidens.jpg?v=1788386233"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/material-mother-of-pearl\/animal-bat.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}