5-strand Indian Handmade Turquoise Beaded Necklace

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5-strand Indian Handmade Turquoise Beaded Necklace

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Sold Date: 02/12/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

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Description

Two favorites from the Navajo Co-op combined as a set Turquoise colored beads accented by the colors of the sunset make this 20-inch necklace a Southwestern treasure. The 2.75 inch hoop earrings are a perfect match to set off this lovely combination. A sterling silver bead is incorporated at the center as a simple focal point. The necklace has five stands.

It is a very adaptable necklace as well - it can be twisted as shown in the picture or allow the beaded strands hang loosely. Carol uses "seed beads" for this creation.

Carol Chavez is the artist of this beautiful beaded necklace. Carol is Navajo and lives in Thoreau, New Mexico. To see more auctions featuring beadwork click on our other auctions link above. We've added a bit from Carol's biography to give you an idea of her inspirations and w her ideas come from.

"I became interested in beading at age 18. My mother and my mother-in-law inspired me to do my beadwork. My mother had special skills in making unique sash belts (woven belts worn with Navajo traditional dresses). My mother-in-law weaves Navajo rugs. Although beadwork may seem very different from rug weaving it shares many similarities. I work on a loom, but one that is much smaller. I create many of the same designs and patterns that are found in traditional rugs and have adapted them to suit the necklaces I make.

My most recent art pieces have been quite popular. They are long beaded necklaces and chokers. I create my art pieces using glass beads, silver beads, a wooden loom, thread and needle. My necklace designs include: Tree of Life, Kokopelli, various rug designs and rain colors. Completing one necklace (33" to 38" long) takes constant skills in coordinating colors. I enjoy creating each necklace."

Carol is pictured to the left. The winner of this auction also recieve a signed certificate of authenticity with Carol's picture.

Navajo Co-op, New Mexico