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Shiprock Santa Fe gallery, located on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, is rooted in the rich artistry, cultures and traditions of the Navajo and other Native American tribes of the Southwest. Taking inspiration from the Navajo legend of Shiprock, a sacred volcanic rock formation believed to have once been a great-winged bird that carried the Navajo peoples to northwestern New Mexico, the gallery spans place and time—merging historic and contemporary Native American art with modern mid-century…

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In the mid 1800s, Navajo silversmiths started to use sand casting as one of their silversmithing techniques.  Today, silversmiths still use this technique by carving a design in tufa stone (a porous limestone) and then placing another stone against it.  The two pieces are fastened together and molten silver is poured in.  Once it has cooled, the artist takes the piece out and finishes it.  Gary Custer made this lovely sterling silver naja pendant in this manner. Navajo Silver, Southwestern Sterling Silver Necklace With Inlay, Northwest Coast Native American Jewelry, Nickel-free Southwestern Sterling Silver Jewelry, Heishi Jewelry, Historic Native American Navajo Silver Jewelry, Zuni Jewelry, Lapis Ring, Jewelry Techniques

In the mid 1800s, Navajo silversmiths started to use sand casting as one of their silversmithing techniques. Today, silversmiths still use this technique by carving a design in tufa stone (a porous limestone) and then placing another stone against it. The two pieces are fastened together and molten silver is poured in. Once it has cooled, the artist takes the piece out and finishes it. Gary Custer made this lovely sterling silver naja pendant in this manner.

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Robert Sorrell (Dine, 20th century) Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Cuff Bracelet | #2042928012

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