$750
Artist: Pauline Bird
Style: Earrings
Pueblo: Santo Domingo (Kewa), NM
Details: Spiny Oyster and Turquoise
Item: #4357
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Pauline Bird is a skilled jewelry artist from the Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo in New Mexico. She is renowned for creating handcrafted necklaces that showcase traditional Pueblo designs and materials.
Pauline Bird’s work reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Kewa Pueblo, blending traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics to create distinctive and meaningful jewelry pieces.
More About the ArtistThe Santo Domingo Pueblo, also known as Kewa, is a Native American community located in northern New Mexico, near the Rio Grande River. Known for its rich cultural heritage, the pueblo has a history that spans over 1,000 years. The Santo Domingo people are famous for their intricate pottery, vibrant textiles, and unique turquoise and silver jewelry. Their artisans are particularly renowned for creating striking mosaic-style jewelry using tiny pieces of turquoise, coral, and shell. The Santo Domingo Pueblo maintains strong traditions and a deep connection to their ancestral lands, with a focus on community, spirituality, and preserving their culture.
