Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Pin – Dragonflies
PinsHeidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Pin - Elk Dragonflies Heidi BigKnife's genetic memory series has grown out of the connections she feels with the history of the Shawnee and her family. The horsehair signifies both the importance of the horse to the Shawnee and human hair – hair that carries our DNA, our genetic memory. She describes the figurative shapes she uses in this series as “dresses” – having a feminine connotation, but others see them as “tunics” – masculine representations. This pin includes the important element of dragonflies as decoration. The pin is 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/2" high. The matte finish gives the sterling silver a soft look, reminiscent of well-worn cloth.$215.00Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Pin – Elk Teeth
PinsHeidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Pin - Elk Teeth Heidi BigKnife's genetic memory series has grown out of the connections she feels with the history of the Shawnee and her family. The horsehair signifies both the importance of the horse to the Shawnee and human hair – hair that carries our DNA, our genetic memory. She describes the figurative shapes she uses in this series as “dresses” – having a feminine connotation, but others see them as “tunics” – masculine representations. This pin includes the important element of elk teeth as decoration. The pin is 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/2" high. The matte finish gives the sterling silver a soft look, reminiscent of well-worn cloth.$215.00Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Pin – Circles
PinsHeidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Pin - Circles Heidi BigKnife's genetic memory series has grown out of the connections she feels with the history of the Shawnee and her family. The horsehair signifies both the importance of the horse to the Shawnee and human hair – hair that carries our DNA, our genetic memory. She describes the figurative shapes she uses in this series as “dresses” – having a feminine connotation, but others see them as “tunics” – masculine representations. The pin is 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/2" high. The matte finish gives the sterling silver a soft look, reminiscent of well-worn cloth.$215.00Hollow form silver necklace/pin with tourmaline
Necklaces, PinsBeautiful hollow formed sterling silver and 18k gold pin/pendant with watermelon tourmaline and hand made hollow form sterling silver chain. Shawn Bluejacket's conversion from pendant to pin is very innovative. The bail includes a tube which slips over the pin, allowing for an easy, clean conversion. Hand made secure clasp completes the set. Pin is 1 3/4" w x 2 3/4" h; add the bail and the pendant is 3" high. Body is approximately 1/4" thick; the hollow construction keeps the entire piece light. 19" hand made chain$700.00- Sold out
Mary Tafoya Mosaic Bird Pendant Pin
Necklaces, Pins$250.00Mary Tafoya Mosaic Bird Pendant Pin
Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. This is a beautiful bird with turquoise beak and multiple colors of stone and shell in the body. Materials include various types of shell, black jade, serpentine, jasper. The bird's body is backed with serpentine, a signature Tafoya feature. She has attached a pin and necklace bail so the bird can be used in either mode. Bird is 3 1/2 in. wide x 1 7/8 in. high x 3/16 in. thick - Sold out
Mary Tafoya Bird Pendant Pin
Necklaces, Pins$225.00Mary Tafoya Bird Pendant Pin
Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. This is a beautiful bird with turquoise beak and multiple colors of stone and shell in the body. Materials include various types of shell, black jade, serpentine, jasper, alabaster. The bird's body is backed with serpentine, a signature Tafoya feature. She has attached a pin and necklace bail so the bird can be used in either mode. Bird is 3 1/2 in. wide x 1 3/4 in. high x 1/4 in thick - Sold out
Multi-colored inlaid bird pin/pendant
Necklaces, PinsLorenzo and Mary Tafoya create innovative designs in mosaic which set them apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. This piece can be used as a pin or as a pendant. The inlay is backed with serpentine, a signature Tafoya feature. Typical materials include agate, turquoise, shell, black jade, sugillite, serpentine, alabaster. 3 7/8" x 2" x 1/4" thick$175.00 - Sold out
Genetic memory dress pin
PinsThis is attractive pin, in the shape of a dress, is one of Heidi BigKnife's "Genetic Memory" series, honoring clothing of her ancestors. This dress is plain, displaying the matte finish for which BigKnife's work is known. Please note that the pin is convex. Materials: sterling silver, horse hair 1 7/8" wide x 1 5/8" h$155.00 - Sold out
Fossil ivory frog pin
PinsA charming frog pin carved from fossil ivory by Nakwesse, an artist of Cherokee heritage, whose family was adopted by the Kwakiutl. Fossil ivory with inlaid abalone and copper. 1 7/8" x 3/4" x 1/8" Because of marine mammal protection laws, this item can not be shipped outside of the USA.$125.00 - Sold out
Bunny pin
PinsA charming bunny pin, carved from fossil ivory by Nakwesee, who is of Cherokee descent, and whose family has been adopted by the Kwakiutl. Materials: fossil ivory with inlaid abalone eye. 1 1/4" x 1" x 1/8" Because of marine mammal protection laws, this piece cannot be shipped outside of the U.S.A.$88.00