Description

Class Summary

Handcrafted jewelry made by Zuni, Hopi, and Navajo silversmiths in northern Arizona and New Mexico has evolved from traditional hammered and stamped coin silver created by the Navajo to the contemporary use of multicolored turquoise, coral, onyx, mother of pearl, and other stones and shells on sterling silver. Each culture has distinctive styles of silversmithing, and examples of each will be on display in this class. Participants are invited to bring their Indian jewelry to class for Jim’s version of Antiques Roadshow.

About the Instructor

James Richard Tufano has made a lifelong study of Native American history and cultures, traveling extensively to visit many reservations, museums, and other places of significance. Jim is a resident of Dock Woods.