This astonishing Native American Shadowbox is made entirely by handfrom brilliant Sterling Silver, Genuine Turquoise, and 14k Gold. Eachpiece of silver was hand cut from Sterling Silver sheet before beingbent, hammered, or stamped by hand into the components of thisbrilliant sculpture. Genuine Turquoise has also been hand cut into theinlay that paves the floor of the miniature shadowbox landscape.Sterling Silver clouds, mountains carefully stamped with a forest ofpine trees, and a 14k gold sun set the stage for the vibrant Kokopelli.Perched upon his mesa plateau, the Kokopelli plays the traditionalsongs of the Navajo people on his gold flute and performs a traditionaldance. The foundation of this amazing piece is surrounded in patternsof hand stamped traditional designs. The feet each hold a differenthand cut cabochon made from Turquoise, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, andHowlite. This skillfully constructed silver sculpture is solidly builtand very sturdy. It is 7-1/2" tall, 4-1/2" in diameter at the base, andweighs 2 lbs, 13 oz. Signed by the Navajo artist Marty Monte, stampedSterling, and 14k.

Marty Monte is an award winner in Gallup for hisamazingly intricate metal work and inspirational designs. Marty is aNavajo silversmith and regularly puts his skill to work as a jeweler.Inspired by a dream, he was torn from his jewelry making duties andproceeded to create this amazing and absolutely gorgeous work. TheKokopelli is a symbol for virility and often thought of as the stork,or baby deliverer, of the southwest peoples. Marty chose this subjectas a prayer for the fertility of mother nature, the mountains, and hispeople. The egg shape design further expresses the theme of fertilityand the cycle of life as it provides the framework for the subjectsinside. Kokopelli stands on the Mesa between the sky and the earth,appealing to those important parental spirits to bless the land and thepeople who live in it. The care and detail that Marty has put into thiswork alludes to the divine inspiration he received. The elaboratesilver work honors his many influences and demonstrates his accumulatedknowledge and skill. Marty has truly created a unique treasure andtimeless work of art.

"The first peace...is that which comes within the soulsof men when they realize their [relationship] with the universe and allits Powers...is really everywhere, it is within each of us." (OglalaLakota)

Woodco understand the true value and nature of hand craftedIndian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist istruly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that thisis the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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Product SKU: Item: Q-0008-CL