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Award winning Santo Domingo artist, Joseph Coriz, created this sterling silver overlay bracelet. This sterling silver overlay bracelet is one of Joseph's hallmark story bracelets. Each of the panels within the bracelet symbolizes something. Sacred water brackets on end. The starry night above depicts the connectedness of the people to the celestial powers, to their heritage, and to their ancestors. The migration of animals represents the journey of the Kewa (and the rest of us) to find our center place. And our center place is home, family, and village, sustained by sacred traditions, life-giving forces from the earth we share, by our dreams and by the love we give. Each of the animals carry a meaning we need in our lives. The bear tells us to walk our path with purpose, a metaphor for the bear emerging from hibernation, then seeking life, and us having dreams and pursuing them. The ram represents the security of a sturdy and increasing flock. The turtle is a symbol of Mother Earth. All are blessed by the power of celestial phenomena, which bring the sacred, healing water images and the corn at either end. And altogether they represent the spiritual and physical well-being for the Pueblo. The bracelet is 5/8" wide and will fit a 6 3/8" wrist including an opening of 1 1/8".

Item Number: 57769 ... List Price: $940.00 Your Price: $658.00