Alan Sanchez Kachina Necklace
Sterling silver and coral
2010
Necklace Length 20"
Pendant including hook 5 1/2"
Provenance: Private collection, Albuquerque, NM
Alex Sanchez (b. 1969) is of Navajo and Zuni heritage. He was born in Mexican Springs, NM and has made his life there with his wife and three daughters. Alex is the younger brother of Myron Panteah (dec.) and Brad Panteah. Alex has been making jewelry for over ten years. His technique is a wonderful blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Alex works in heavy gauge sterling and 14K gold. He chooses his stones carefully and works them into his petroglyph patterns which are appliqued onto the heavy gauge sterling silver. Alex has developed a flair for unique combinations of design and color.
Sterling silver and coral
2010
Necklace Length 20"
Pendant including hook 5 1/2"
Provenance: Private collection, Albuquerque, NM
Alex Sanchez (b. 1969) is of Navajo and Zuni heritage. He was born in Mexican Springs, NM and has made his life there with his wife and three daughters. Alex is the younger brother of Myron Panteah (dec.) and Brad Panteah. Alex has been making jewelry for over ten years. His technique is a wonderful blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Alex works in heavy gauge sterling and 14K gold. He chooses his stones carefully and works them into his petroglyph patterns which are appliqued onto the heavy gauge sterling silver. Alex has developed a flair for unique combinations of design and color.
Sterling silver and coral
2010
Necklace Length 20"
Pendant including hook 5 1/2"
Provenance: Private collection, Albuquerque, NM
Alex Sanchez (b. 1969) is of Navajo and Zuni heritage. He was born in Mexican Springs, NM and has made his life there with his wife and three daughters. Alex is the younger brother of Myron Panteah (dec.) and Brad Panteah. Alex has been making jewelry for over ten years. His technique is a wonderful blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Alex works in heavy gauge sterling and 14K gold. He chooses his stones carefully and works them into his petroglyph patterns which are appliqued onto the heavy gauge sterling silver. Alex has developed a flair for unique combinations of design and color.