Description: Tim Herrera is from Cochiti Pueblo, he has been creating Native American works of wearable art for 13 years. Tim learned his trade from Charllene Reano and his dad, but also through his own experiences with silver and gems. Tim has a very unique contemporary style, he mainly uses tufa casts to create most of his art. Tufa casting is one of the oldest forms of Native American jewelry. Tufa stone is a porous type of limestone. The tufa stone is carved into the desired shape and designs with a sharp tool, then the artist melts silver and pours it into the cast. Tim uses only the best stones in his work, especially when it comes to turquoise. Tim's artistic skills are amazing, and it shows in every piece he creates. Handmade by Tim Herrera from Cochiti Pueblo. This is a pair of sterling silver, handmade tufa cast Rain Cloud hook dangle earrings. The silver work on these earrings was done in an amazing contemporary style, this is what Tim is known for. Tim carved a rain cloud design onto a tufa stone and poured molten silver into the cast to yield these amazing works of wearable art. Tim also handmade the hooks for these earrings. These earrings measure 2-1/8 inch from top of hook to bottom, and 1- 9/16 inch at widest point. Total weight for the pair is 13.2 grams Stamped with Tim's hallmark, and .925, and 2024
Price: 475 USD
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
End Time: 2025-01-17T00:55:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Signed: Yes
Artisan: Tim Herrera
Metal: Sterling Silver
Ethnic Origin: Pueblo
Main Stone: No Stone
Brand: Native American
Jewelry Type: Earrings
Signed?: Signed
Type: Earrings
Metal Purity: .925
Style: Dangle/Drop
Tribal Affiliation: Pueblo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: USA
Handmade: Yes
