Isleta Navajo Andy Lee Kirk Signd Natural Spiderwebbed Turquoise Foliate Pendant

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WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT: Exceptionally beautiful hand wrought foliate pendant with gorgeous top grade natural spiderwebbed turquoise signed by Andy Lee Kirk, Isleta and Navajo. His foliate work such as this is always fantastic. Take a look at one of his bracelets available separately in my store now, a picture of which I include above.
BACKGROUND: Andy Lee Kirk lived from1947-2001. He was the IACA Artist of the year in 1995, and was a multiple top award winner. was discussed in countless books, carried in the best of galleries and represented in the museums. His work was always fabulous. I have a bracelet of his in my store now, and I have always adored his work, especially his foliate work which you can see on this pendant and the bracelet. His work is best in every respect: his choice of stones, as well as his silver work.
CONDITION: Excellent vintage, wearable and collectible.
MEASUREMENTS:
• 1-11/16" H x 1-1/4" W
• sterling silver .925, natural webbed turquoise
• turquoise dimensions 7/8"x 5/8"
• not marked for metal content, but it's sterling silver .925br
• signed by Andy Lee Kirk
• weight 12grams
SUMMARY: Andy Lee Kirk was one of the great Isleta and Navajo artists. This pendant is superb in every respect. The silver foliate work is wonderful, with long graceful tendrils which complement the natural webbed turquoise which glows and is more gorgeous than the pictures convey. He was one of the great silversmiths and this pendant is a good example of his best work. It's so elegant!
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