Desert Corn Gallery NM

FEATURED JEWELRY ARTISIAN
EVERY
FRIST FRIDAY ARTS CRAWL 
ARTIST RECEIPTION 5:30 TO 8:30 PM

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ALL ITEMS ON THIS PAGE ARE ONE OF A KIND
ALL RINGS CAN BE SIZED TO FIT

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ART TAFOYA, YAQUI INDIAN/SPANISH

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Art Tafoya, Silversmith, Painter and Sculptor, was born in 1950.  His entry into the arts began at the age of twelve when he learned the basics of silversmithing from a blacksmith at a riding stable near his home.  Later in 1973 he learned the art of making handmade stamps and dies from Carlos White Eagle, who was the former student of the legendary Navajo Silversmith Fred Peshlakai. 

Art Tafoya is an exceptionally talented and capable silversmith in the forms of both intricate, stamped  Old Style pieces or contemporary hard-edge, high polished works.  Art is probably one of the last jewelers who designs and makes such unique one of a kind hand stamped to perfection pieces of Jewelry Art. All of his stones are genuine handcut turquoise and his silverwork is clean, outstanding and absolutely beautiful.   Art Tafoya's work is highly sought after by collectors world wide.  Arts work is presently found here in Old Town Albuquerque and featured at Desert Corn Gallery. 
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AT#001
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390.00    
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425.00    
Hair Comb
Sterling Silver with Godberg Turquiose Stone
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250.00    
One of a kind Brouche
Sterling Silver Brouche, hand made, with grade A purple spiney oyster shell.
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295.00    
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Hand Stamped
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800.00    
DOUBLE SIDED PENDANT
GODBER TURQUOISE W/CORAL ON REVERSE SIDE
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950.00    
 
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Sterling Silver Pendant w/Coral Drop and Turquiouse Mountain Stone.
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995.00    
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Sterlin Silver Pendant w/Turquiouse Mountain Stone
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550.00    
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600.00    
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485.00    
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675.00    
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950.00    
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375.00    
BUFFALO BOLO
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1,200.00    
ROYSTON TURQUIOSE
MENS RING Sz. 11 1/2
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450.00    
ROYSTON TURQUOISE
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350.00    
#8 turquiose
 
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550.00    
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Jerrica Armijo,   "RICA" Royal Jewels

Featuring Local Latina Artist Ms.Jerrica Armijo. Jerrica has created a line of "RICA" Royal Jewels, That Fit any Event in Time... Jerrica, now 24, has been creating her own unique stlye of works since the age of 17. She paid her way through college by selling her colorful, youthful yet classic style of "One of a Kind" pieces of Jewelry Art.

Jerrica is drawn to the lusture and uniqueness found in each stone.  Her inner spirit connects to the Time of Creation locked in each Stone and is expressed Royally by the influences of the Colors of the Throne Room.  Jerrica manages her exclusive line and has sold pieces world wide. Jerrica's line of "RICA" Royal Jewels are on display at Desert Corn Gallery. A sure collectors must see.

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JERRICA IS AVAILABLE TO DESIGN EXCLUSIVE LINES FOR ANY RED CARPET EVENT
TO INCLUDE WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSERIES, QUIENCINERAS, OR AT YOUR REQUEST.
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JA #05
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250.00    
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JA #55
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150.00    
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JA #08
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150.00    
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JA #18
$
156.00    
DCG# 10-001  Loves
4 Strand Necklace, turquiose, Purple Spiney Oyster Shell, Cultured Pearl and Labadorite for Balance.  Pendant is Purple Spiney Oyster Shell with Mother of Pear Inlaid (Inca) and silver work done by Victor Hicks, Navajo.  Necklace can be sold without Pendant.  Call to inquire.
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625.00    
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100.00    
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Nevada Turquiose Beads.
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100.00    
 
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100.00    

 www.global-writes.com

Take a look at the following article which mentions a stop to our Gallery and Recognizes one of our Local Featured Artist Jerrica Armijo, who made a lasting impression and is pictured in the March 2008 Press Tour Albuquerque's High-Flying, Reality Based Museums"' on the Interntational Writers Association website:  www.global-writes.com click DESTINATIONS...  "Global Writes" is the online travel guide and promotional publication of International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association.                               

A note from the Author:  My Thanks to both Jerrica Armijo and LaVerne Zubia, Desert Corn Gallery Director who were exceedingly kind in spending time briefing me on regional traditions relating to arts and crafts and for helping me frame this profile of ABQ's unusally interesting Artistic and Cultural Offerings, Sincerly Jeff Corydon, Writer 

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MERLINDA ANDRADE

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Larry Sisneros, Spanish Colonial Silver Smith

Larry was born and raised south of Rabbit Ear Mountain, which was named after Chief Rabbit Ear;  A Comanche Chief who fought against the settlers traveling west on the Santa Fe Trail, and the Spanish in North Eastern region of New Mexico.  His ancestry is Spanish, Cherokee and Taos.  Larry has been making jewelry for the past two decades.  His jewelry has sold world wide, with pieces marketed at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and now here at Desert Corn Gallery in Old Town Albuquerque.  Larry loves to do stamp work and unique pieces that resemble jewelry brought by the first Spaniards to this territory.  His contemporary pieces have a twist of Native American and a Rich Latino Design that makes them collectables.

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Spiney Oyster Shell Jewelry, Turquiose, One of a Kind, Collectable,Southwestern, Muli-Cultural