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Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2012 School for Advanced Research.

"Blessings to my Rio Grande Pueblo Neighbors"

Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2012 School for Advanced Research.

"Blessings to my Rio Grande Pueblo Neighbors"

Date: 2006
Artist or Maker: Connie Tsosie Gaussoin (b. 1948)
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 11 cm (1 9/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Medium: sterling silver | mother of pearl | gold
Credit Line: Gift of the artist, 2007.
Object Number: SAR.2007-2-1
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a sterling silver seed bowl that is significantly wider than it is tall (almost "flying saucer"-like in shape). A feather design is arranged in a circle around the opening of the bowl. The circumference of the bowl is decorated with black lip mother of pearl inlay. There are three 14-karat gold pieces of varying sizes interspersed among the pieces of shell inlay. The bottom section of the bowl is decorated with a circle of hand stamped Navajo scalloped design.
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