Description
This stunning sterling silver, amythyst and inlaid Waterbird pendant was created c1997 and has been nesting in our vault, never worn. The Waterbird is associated with the Native American Church and is symbolic of the renewal of life, rivers, visions and wisdom. The pendant comes with Richard's handmade, unique neckpiece (approximately 22"). At the bird's center is an amethyst set in its heart. Look closely and you will see two fish facing inward on its wings, symbolizing life, spiritual change and motion flowing from the earth. The bird's tail is meticulously inlaid with grape sugilite, coral and turquoise. The pendant weight is 22.8 grams with a total of 49.5 grams total weight including the neckpiece. Realistically priced to sell. Richard Tsosie is a renowned Native American/Navajo artist. His work is highly collectible and spiritual and is featured in prestigious galleries, museums and books. Many sellers mistakenly describe Richard's work as "tufa cast" when it is in fact, overlay. In the 1980's Richard "accidently discovered" a process called "reticulation" which he created when he noticed that silver filings were fusing to create a unique finish that contrasts with the polished gold and silver metals and stones and which has become a hallmark of his work. Richard uses the highest quality of stones (meticulous inlay, nuggets and cabochons) including Nevada Blue, Spiderweb, Kingman, Morenci, Bisbee, Sleeping Beauty and other high quality natural turquoise, as well as lapis, jet, shell, coral, malachite, sugalite, lapis, petrified ivory and precious and semi-precious stones such as ruby, diamond, cultured pearls, garnet, amethyst and peridot. His work most often depicts symbols of his native culture and often reflects the colors and stones of the four sacred mountains of the Navajo Nation (jet, shell, coral and turquoise)and which enable people to live in harmony with their Creator and nature. Please watch for our store and more exciting contemporary and traditional Native American pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations. American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots, leather and suede and apparel. Shipped to Continental US only by UPS to street addresses only. No PO boxes, please. Thank you for viewing!
