[Jewelry making - Article 00144] - Re: [Orchid] Turquoise and silver necklace

[Dave Sebaste]

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>     Having been raised in the southwest, and having sold a lot of
>     authentic Navajo jewelry, I am quite curious as to the source of
>     your info. 

    Fair question, George.  Unfortunately my wife felt that only my
    "impressive" looking jewelry books (i.e., hardback) should be in the
    living room book cases, so a lot of my books are now in boxes in my
    office along with my travel related guidebooks, maps, etc. 

    Anyway, I've read this, or similar interpretation in at least a
    couple places. The first reference I can find that describes this is
    _Southwest Indian Designs With Some Explanations_ by Mark Tomas
    Bahti, (c) 1994, Published by Treasure Chest Publications in Tucson,
    AZ. ISBN 0-918080-51-7. 

    According to the back cover of the book, Mr. Bahti is "Considered an
    authority on the arts and culture of the Southwest Indians, Mark
    lectures widely and is active...." It also goes on to say that, "Mark
    owns and operates Bahti Indian Art, a gallery his father established
    in Tucson, AZ over 25 years ago."  There is also an extensive (two
    page) bibliography at the end of the book. 

    I don't claim to be such an authority, but his credentials seem
    pretty solid to me!  :) 

All the best,
Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 

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