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Andrew
Dewa (? - 2001)
Andrew Dewa is best known for mosaic inlay jewelry bearing the Sun
Face design that became his signature image. Andrew learned from his
father, Leroy Dewa, and his mother, Anita Dewa, as a teenager. He
specializes in raised and carved mosaic. Andrew's work is stamped
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Andrew
Dewa (Zuni)
Mosaic Inlay Shalako Bolo
no date
silver, leather, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, jet, coral, shell
2 in. wide x 4.3 in. wide; 19 in. long
KMA 89.016.600 |
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Andrew
Dewa (Zuni)
Mosaic Inlay Antelope Katsina Bolo
no date
silver, leather, mother-of-pearl, jet, turquoise, coral
3.125 in. high x .375 in. wide; 19 in. long
KMA 89.016.603 |
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Andrew
Dewa (Zuni)
Mosaic Inlay Bolo
no date
silver, turquoise, mother-of-pearl, coral, white stone, leather
21 in. long
KMA 89.016.919 |
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Andrew
Dewa (Zuni)
Mosaic Inlay Antelope Katsina Bolo
no date
silver, jet, turquoise, white shell, mother-of-pearl, red coral, abalone,
leather
4.5 in. high x 2.5 in. wide; 18” long
KMA 89.016.922 |
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Links:
http://www.thezuniconnection.com/dssbhthezuniconnection2b.html
http://www.galleryofthesouthwest.com/htmlsite/background.html
http://www.sarweb.org/IARC/convocations/pueblojewelry.htm
http://www.sedonaindianjewelry.com/Jewelry/bolo4.html
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Sources:
Bassman, Theda. Zuni Jewelry. West Chester, Pa.: Schiffer Publishing,
1992,p. 14, 34.
Bell, Ed and Barbara. Zuni: The Art and the People, Volume 3. Dallas,
Tex.: Taylor Publishing Co., 1977, p. 46-47.
Ostler, James, Marian Rodee, Milford Najohai. Zuni: A Village of Silversmiths.
Zuni, N.Mex.: Zuni A:Shiwi Publishing, 1996, p. 92-94.
Schiffer, Nancy N. Jewelry by Southwest American Indians: Evolving
Designs. West Chester, Pa.: Schiffer Publishing, 1990, p. 98.
Schaaf, Gregory. American Indian Jewelry 1: 1200 Biographies. Santa
Fe, N.Mex.: CIAC Press, 2003, p. 135.
Wright, Barton. Hallmarks of the Southwest. Atglen, Pa.: Schiffer
Publishing, 2000, p. 59, 191, 266.
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