JSW942 Terry Martinez
Sterling silver cross by Navajo silversmith Terry Martinez. The 2 1/4” x 2 3/4” hand stamped cross has a 3/8” x 3/4” turquoise cabochon with a smooth bezel with a hand twisted rope of silver at the base.
The silver work on this pendant is made in a traditional Navajo manner. Terry hand stamped deep Navajo designs to the entire cross, as well as the beautiful 5/8” bale for a total length of 3 1/2”.
About the artist
Terry Martinez
Terry Martinez, award-winning Navajo artist from New Mexico, has been an active silversmith for well over 30 years. Terry carries on the famed Martinez clan's devotion to the creation of traditional design jewelry in the style of previous generations. Using only the finest turquoise, Terry adapts the ingot style, rolled and hand pounded techniques to create some of the most striking jewelry in Indian Country. Everything is made by hand. Terry uses hand cut bezels and only high quality natural stones.
A regular supplier to the famed Hubbell Trading Post National Monument, his work is featured prominently in the finest galleries throughout the country. Terry regularly places first in the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial.
Terry is the brother of Calvin Martinez, also a noted silversmith.
