A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

mosaic shell Pueblo Bonito Chaco Canyon

Mosaic covered shell having turquoise and set jet, spring oyster shell , abalone, Pueblo Bonito Chaco Canyon. New Mexico 1930's
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  • interesting to see how native Americans used ot cover items with turquoise. I knew a Cherokee chief in Oregon (unfortunately he died last year by age), who had made a bears skull covered with turquoise. He showed it to me, it seemed a bit macabre, but not doubt a great work. (Have photos of it..., but it is not a piece of jewellery like this).

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