Mary Calabaza
Mary L. Calabaza
10 Strand Multi-Color Traditional Heishi Necklace
TRIBAL AFFILIATION:
Santo Domingo Pueblo
CLASSIFICATION:
Jewelry
BOOTH NUMBER:
POG 117
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE:
I first learned jewelry making by my parents and siblings. Once I married, my husbands parents introduced me to their multi-color Heshi techniques. Currently my husband and I collaborate using both styles passed down from both of our families. We have won many ribbons with SWAIA and other fine art markets. All stones used are authentic. The stones and shells are natural. All of our jewelry is hand cut, hand ground, hand drilled and hand strung.