One of a kind Collaboration for 2012 Indain Market Gala “The Friendship Necklace”

 The Friendship Necklace: A stunning and one of a kind collaboration, necklace brought together by: Sunshine Reeves, Vernon Haskie, Arland Ben, Allen Aragon, Myron Panteah, Ken Romero, Tony Abeyta, Cody Sanderson, Dawn Wallace, Chris Pruitt, Pat Pruitt, Liz Wallace and  Kenneth Johnson. At Pat Pruitt’s studio all of the components that make up “The Friendship Necklace” came together. For the first time we were able to see the magnificent masterpiece as a whole. Upon completition the artists went out to shoot some photographs. Some of which are seen here and others that are to be seen on the links provided..

Thanks to all who contributed in making this adventure possible. The necklace will be auctioned at  2012 Indian Market Gala in Santa Fe, Nm on August 18th at 5pm. So mark the date on your callender.. 

 

 

 Other links to check out the necklace:

You Tube Video of : Friendship necklace by swaia1922

First Look – Collaboration Necklace for 2012 Indian Market Gala By SWAIA – Santa Fe Indian Market, Facebook.

2012 Indian Market Gala

Details of the Collaborative Friendship Necklace

 

 

 

 

Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival 2012

June 23rd & 24th

This year in Indianaoplis will be the Annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival.. They will be celebrating there 20th year.. The show brings Native artists from across the country to meet you and share their arts. There will beadwork, drawing,  jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography and sculpture  just to name a few. Here are a few friends and colleagues that will be attending Aaron Brokeshoulder, Althea Cajero, Cliff Fragua, Charlene Holy Bear, Jay Jacob Livingston, Alfred Joe, Chris Pappan, Jennifer Medina, Jody Naranjo, Penny Singer, Cody Sanderson, Adrian Wall, Marcus Wall as well as myself (Chris Pruitt). Hope to see you there..

Here is a link for more information on the 2012 Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival

Textured earrigs of sterling silver, gypsy set diamonds and channel inlayed mediterranean coral. #1

2011 Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival, Second Place, “Inlay Earrings”