One-Strand Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Necklace
Artist
Crucita Tenorio
Date1995
Mediumturquoise, spiny oyster, melon shell heishe, waxed linen cord
Dimensions16 1/4 × 1 15/16 × 3/8 in. (41.3 × 4.9 × 1 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Eason Eige
Object numberPC2010.7.82
DescriptionA single-strand turquoise and spiny oyster necklace. Alternating stones of sky-blue turquoise and slightly larger tabs of orange-pink Spondylous shell, the rhythmic combination of organic and inorganic materials is a favorite theme of Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Crucita Tenorio. Known among many for her remarkable multi-strand necklaces and generally labor-intensive body of work, the present example is minimalist by comparison.On View
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