Ava Marie Coriz "Cool-Ca-Ya" (1948-2011) - Santo Domingo (Kewa) Two Strand Heishi, Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Necklace with Shell Pendant, Contemporary, 30" (J90106-027-019) magento-59766 The Keres ([Seattle] : E

The Keres ([Seattle] : E

and minor curling to the corners

"In the Zuni Culture

There are no cracks to the body

along with a few very small holes

Ava Marie Coriz "Cool-Ca-Ya" (1948-2011) - Santo Domingo (Kewa) Two Strand Heishi, Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Necklace with Shell Pendant, Contemporary, 30" (J90106-027-019) magento-59766 The Keres ([Seattle] : EShell pendant is 3. 25" x 3". Ava Marie Coriz, of the Santo Domingo Antelope Clan, daughter of Lupe Pena, had been inspired to continue the ancestral tradition of hand making jewelry. She specialized in constructing hand strung and hand ground beaded necklaces. When she was 14, she was taught the fundamentals of working with raw nuggets of various types of stones. In 1969, she learned the art of working with silver. She continued to use her knowledge