Santo Domingo (Kewa) Spiny Oyster Shell with Multi-Stone Inlay and Silver Lidded Box c. 1940-50s, 3.25" x 4.5" x 4.125" (J14924-043) other-contemporary-sculptures 5" Artist hallmark on verso

5" Artist hallmark on verso

The colors may be dulled and the surface may be rough

with minor weft wear to the textile

Artist pictorial hallmark on verso

75" total frame size

Santo Domingo (Kewa) Spiny Oyster Shell with Multi-Stone Inlay and Silver Lidded Box c. 1940-50s, 3.25" x 4.5" x 4.125" (J14924-043) other-contemporary-sculptures 5" Artist hallmark on verso317g, 3. 25" x 4. 5" x 4. 125". Stones include spiny oyster, mother of pearl, turquoise and jet. Acquired from the grandson of Oscar and Ethel Branson, the original collectors. The Bransons owned the Treasure House in Old Town, Albuquerque and in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They also authored several Native American and Southwest art books.