Harlan Coonsis (1958- ) |
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Harlan Coonsis collaborated with his first wife, Rolanda. He did the
silverwork, and she did the stonework. More recently, he has collaborated
with his present wife Monica. Harlan learned the art from parents,
Juan Coonsis and Lorraine Nastacio. When working by himself and with
Rolanda, Harlan signed his work with H. R. COONSIS ZUNI. When working
with Monica he has used H. M. COONSIS. |
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Harlan
Coonsis (Zuni)
Ring
Silver, lapis, turquoise, coral, jet
n.d.
1.875 in. x 1 in.
KMA 89.016.1057 |
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Harlan
Coonsis (Zuni)
Ring
Silver, brown stone (or wood), turquoise, possibly jet
n.d.
.63 in. x 1 in.
KMA 89.016.1049 |
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Harlan
and Rolanda Coonsis (Zuni)
Belt
Silver, coral, turquoise, mother-of-pearl and/or concha, shell, jet
malachite, tiger eye, lapis lazuli, other
20th century
1.5 in. x 1 in.; 35 in. long
KMA 89.016.53 |
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Links:
http://www.sedonaindianjewelry.com/Jewelry/Coonsis.htm
http://www.keshi.com/items/search/Harlan+Coonsis
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28284&item=320041219762
http://www.tribalworks.com/J429_Zuni_Native_American_Coonsis_cuff_bracelet.htm |
Sources:
Bassman, Theda. Zuni Jewelry. West Chester, Pa.: Schiffer
Publishing Ltd., 1992, p. 31, 46.
Bassman, Theda. Treasures of the Zuni. West Chester, Pa.: Schiffer
Publishing Ltd., 1996, p. 33, 42-43, 49.
Levy, Gordon. Who’s Who in Zuni Jewelry. Denver, Colo: Western
Arts Publishing Co.,1980, p. 20.
Ostler, James, Marian Rodee, and Milford Najohai. Zuni: A Village
of Silversmiths. Zuni, N.Mex.: Zuni A:Shiwi Publishing,1996, p. 124.
Schaaf, Gregory. American Indian Jewelry 1: 1,200 Biographies. Santa
Fe, N.Mex.: CIAC Press, 2003, p. 121.
Wright, Gordon. Hallmarks of the Southwest. Atglen, Pa.: Schiffer
Publishing Ltd., 2000, p. 54.
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