Kewa Puebloan artisan “Joel Pajarito” has had two significant influences that have inspired him throughout his relatively young career as an artist, which spans 41 years. Growing up in a household filled with talented artisans, it is difficult to imagine Joel being where he is today without the impactful presence of his father, the award-winning artist “Anthony Lovato,” as well as the nurturing influence of his grandmother, “Mary Coriz.” Drawing inspiration from both of these remarkable artists, it was ultimately his father, Anthony, who imparted to Joel the intricate art of Tufa Casting—an art form that he himself had learned from his grandfather. From his grandmother Mary, Joel absorbed the rich traditions of Puebloan jewelry, an art that traces its roots back to his Ancestral Puebloan ancestors from the storied Chaco region of New Mexico.

Now, as an accomplished artist in his own right, Joel’s creations have garnered considerable popularity and have caught the attention of numerous buyers, all due to the extensive range of creative designs that he offers to the public. He has the unique ability to seamlessly blend contemporary Native styles with traditional methodologies. Through his work, Joel transports us from the ancient walls of Chaco into the present day, designing many pieces that feature Petroglyphs drawn on those historical walls. These elements serve not only as a testament to the past but also help keep the significance of the Petroglyphs alive in his vibrant and meaningful designs.

THE CUFF:

Sharing the spotlight are 2 things; One is the “Corn” design & 2, is the fabulous chunky cut of Egyptian turquoise, which is still mined from the original, ancient mines of the Sinai Peninsula.in Egypt. This stone comes from the same mine that once supplied legendary Pharaohs and Kings.. It’s known for it’s strong brown/red matrixes, which is evident in the cut.

The stone is bezel set atop of a 1-7/8” width shank that has a highly textured appearance, due to the Tufa. The cuff has a dual design, meaning it is not only designed on the top,but the interior as well!The top has the “Corn” design, which if you follow his father Anthony’s work, you will recognize this. The interior is just as impressive, where Joel filled it with various Petroglyphs! (See last photos) Because the tufa cannot be used twice, makes this a “One of a Kind” cuff!

SIZING:

Sized for a man OR woman, this cuff is made for a larger size wrist that’s a little bit more "fleshy" & needs a wider gap opening to put it over the thickness of a fleshier arm. (1-1/4" gap) Because of the thickness of the sterling, this would not be the easiest to adjust.. So it does help to know your wrist size & what gap your arm needs before purchasing, since cuffs fit different than any other type bracelet, so it is important they fit right!

If you're not sure or have never measured yourself, please click on this link: How To Fit A Cuff ** to know whether this will fit.. Also, click on this "You Tube" link https://youtu.be/bU6QwykAo7w since they too give valuable info on the subject about how to properly put a cuff on! ..If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact me!

PRICING IS BASED ON: You are paying for the name of the Artist & his reputation, the sterling cost at time of purchase, the artist’s time, the turquoise quality, the cost per carat for this size cut, as well as for the amount of carats , which are all reflected in price

PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS SINCE THEY PLAY A ROLE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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SPECIFICS:

ARTIST: Joel Pajarito

TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Kewa Pueblo Village, NM

WEIGHT: 3.81 Ounces (108.2 Grams)

SHANK WIDTH: 1-7/8” (Measured from the underside)

SHANK: Straight

STONE: Egyptian Turquoise

TURQUOISE CUT: Rounded Square-ish

TURQUOISE SIZE: 32.2 mm mm x 29 mm (Roughly 1-1/4” x 1-1/8”)

METAL: Sterling Silver

METAL FINISH: Oxidized

INTERIOR MEASUREMENT: 5.25"

GAP MEASUREMENT: 1.25"

(For a total wrist circumference of 6.50" wrist size)

LEFT TO RIGHT ACROSS MEASUREMENT: 2-1/4"(This is measured from the left to right while cuff is laying flat on top of the tape measure-(Laying as shown in photo 8) This is different than the interior measurement )

ADJUSTABLE: With Know How or possibly by a reputable jeweler

STYLE: Tufa Cast Turquoise/Corn/Petroglyph Cuff

HALLMARK: “Joel”-Kewa-25(For year made)-Sterling

Comes Boxed.

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured (reflected in shipping price).. If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.

PLEASE READ:

****I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic" in color, just so you're not shocked, nor disappointed when you get the piece. Please understand that each monitor varies and also plays a role in how vibrant or less vibrant as something appears. *****