Lot 449

Kewa-Santo Domingo Pueblo Earring Collection (3)

Estimate: $200 - $300

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
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$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
The lot features three sets of Kewa Santo Domingo Pueblo multi-stone earrings with a vintage age from the Sundog gallery. Each set has the original Sundog collection tag on the back. The first set is marked "BV0727 Clifton Aquilae $130.00" and has a sterling outside and top set with expertly polished Royston Turquoise. The artist mentioned on the back is likely mispelled and is Cliffton l. Aguilar (also noted as Clifton Agular / Cliffton Agular). Next shows a set marked "BV0724 Jenaida Sanchez Apple Coral $75.00" which shows polished apple coral with sterling silver tops. Lastly the set is marked "BV0723" and shows a checkered multi-stone inlay of jet or black onyx with Morenci Turquoise having a green stone backing and silver top. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and acquired by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman which was both part museum and gallery. Good overall condition with no major damages. Total weight of 16 grams. Longest set is 1 7/8"L.