Shawl Dancer Series - Spring By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor Sonoran Gold Sterling silver pendant by Navajo

Sterling silver pendant by Navajo artist Delbert Vandever

I met this man when I was in South Dakota and though he spoke little of my language

and Salmon to the south

and he would call upon the Raven for clarity in these matters

Shawl Dancer Series - Spring By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor Sonoran Gold Sterling silver pendant by NavajoFrom his Shawl Dancer Serieswhich also includes Summer, Autumn, and Winterthis is the Spring Shawl Dancer by Cliff Fragua, a Jemez Pueblo master sculptor. The piece captures the essence of the traditional shawl dance through vibrant spring hues and intricate beadwork that honors the dancer's regalia. Copper tassels cascade across the bronze form, frozen in dynamic motion that evokes the fluid, spiraling movements of the dance itself. This foundry