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Mary Tafoya Santo Domingo Mosaic Flower Inlay Star Necklace

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Mary Tafoya Santo Domingo Mosaic Flower Inlay Star Necklace

$199.99

Colorful abstract Santo Domingo mosaic multi-color inlaid necklace, handmade by Santo Domingo artist, Mary Tafoya. Natural stones, shells and turquoise. Length: 17 inches. Item #6909

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This one-of-a-kind folksy colorful multigem inlay and heishi necklace was created by world reknown Mary Tafoya. Mary's colorful abstract jewelry has become a favorite of many Native American jewelry lovers. Mary uses natural stones, shells and turquoise. She has taken this ancient art of mosaic where no one else has, while staying very traditional in technique. She uses different types and colors of stones, unusual shapes of shell, cutting them at different angles to get the desired look.

The abstract hand made inlaid mosaic star pendant is attached to an 17-inch multigem heishi necklace. The heishi are about 1/8 inch in diameter. The star centerpiece measures 2 inch long by 2 inch wide.

Brand new and in perfect condition. Hallmarked by the artist. Authenticity Card and gift box included with your purchase.

About the artist: Mary Tafoya learned her jewelry making techniques from her parents, by helping them string beads. She says that the old style Thunderbird necklaces inlaid on battery casings or records, that were sold during the depression era along highways or on the plaza in Santa Fe were the inspiration for her work. Using natural stones, shells and turquoise, her designs are free form inlay where no two pieces are alike. Sometimes due to the detail of her work, people think her designs are painted, but they are in fact the natural colors of her materials that have been intricately inlaid.