Z Joseph Del & Doris Coriz
Santo Domingo/Kewa
Fantail Necklace
Royston Turquoise &
Orange Spiny Oyster

James Del & Doris Coriz,  Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo, New Mexico, USA

Spectacular green Royston turquoise graduated bead necklace with a pendant (built-in) of orange spiny oyster depicting the spread tail of an eagle landing, known as a fantail. This is a signature piece of James and Doris. James is deceased.

Purchased direct from the artists at their home

Metal: Sterling silver

Stones or Other Materials: Heavily matrixed green Royston turquoise (stabilized) , orange spiny oyster, and coral accent

Height: Approximately 23" end-to-end.  Around the neck it hangs to about 13" at the bottom of the fantail. It comes with a 3" sterling silver extender to adjust the length.

Beads: 11/64" Diameter (at neck) up to 27/64" Diameter (Adjacent to the fantail)

Pendant: 2"H x 2-1/2"W

Self Weight: 4.3oz/122g/0.27lbs

Signed: Unsigned 

Hallmarked: Sterling

Repeatable Design:  James is deceased.  I've not seen Doris since COVID, I'm not sure if she is still working