Lavina Kaskalla - Vintage Zuni 3-Strand Turquoise Fetish Necklace Cherokee from whom he learned casting

from whom he learned casting and lost wax casting techniques

Markings: Sterling Mexico

Silversmiths 925 USA © James Rogers

Please note that one post is slightly bent out of shape

Possibly by the Garcia family

Lavina Kaskalla - Vintage Zuni 3-Strand Turquoise Fetish Necklace Cherokee from whom he learned castingThis is an absolutely stunning 3 strand heishi and turquoise fetish necklace by Zuni artist Lavina Kaskalla. There may also be some fetish carvings by Annette Tsikewa mixed in, but this is currently unconfirmed. It was made circa 1980s. The heishi are so incredibly fine and dainty. I cannot even begin to comprehend the steady hands, crystal clear vision, and focus it requires to make such a work of art! Then we have each of the wonderful fetish