Calvin Martinez-# 8 Turq. 2010 Red Ribbon Lizard Pin

Gallup, New Mexico is the Indian Capital of the World. This area of the world is filled with amazing artists. Every year Gallup hosts the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial and one of the most popular events is the art exhibit. 2010 displayed work by some of the best, including Raymond Yazzie, Edith Tsabetsaye, Darryl Dean Begay (2009 Santa Fe Indian Market Best of Show winner), Linda Tofya, Charlie Pratt, and the list goes on and on. The quality of art is incredible and to win here in the heart of Indian Country is an honor. We are lucky enough to have some ribbon winners for our online Trading Post, make sure you look through them all to find the perfect piece of treasure to add to your collection of handmade authentic Native American art. Sometimes you get the opportunity to own a magnificent piece of handmade art like this pin, but not often. Navajo silversmith Calvin Martinez has made this fabulous piece of turquoise and silver. It all begins with the amazing Number Eight Turquoise stone. This legendary American rock is filled with a New Mexico sky blue color with a stunning combination of red and golden honey spider web matrix. Calvin has surrounded the rock hound’s dream stone with a fun and loving silver New Mexico lizard. He has styled the lizard from heavy silver and decorated it with small stamp designs that give it a life like look. A rare collectible that will become the showcase piece of your growing collection. Only a few artists have the creativity and ability of Calvin, enjoy.