Emergence …the evolution of man.

ARIZONA HIGHWAYS

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The Indian has used turquoise, shell, bone, etc., since time immemorial, and in the 1860s he began creating the "traditional" silver jewelry with which we are all familiar. But the new work being done today has a quality all its own. It's not like "the old stuff", it's better! With the development of new tools, the availability of new materials such as gold and diamonds, and the soul bursting désire to make a statement of their own, a "new look" Indian jewelry emerged.

This issue is the culmination of an idea born nearly a year and a half ago. Occasional pieces of Indian jewelry appeared in gold. then there was a diamond or two. Suddenly it became obvious that their jewelry was moving in a new direction. Editorial meetings followed, and under the guidance of former ARIZONA HIGHWAYS Editor Joseph Stacey, photographer Jerry Jacka and writer Pam Hait began a search that took them into some of the Southwest's most interesting and remote art corners.

Trips were made to California and New Mexico as well as all over the state. Jerry worked with galleries, art shows, and individual craftsmen to capture the "new look" on film. Pam zig-zagged across the state to talk with the artists at their work benches, in their homes, and at gala showings. At one point, the two of them collected a quarter-million dollars worth of jewelry along with some Indian models, and spent a mad-cap four days taking pictures and doing interviews in Monument Valley on the Navajo Reservation.

This issue is the fruit of their labor. There is even more than appears on these pages. Much, much more! But our space limitations meant that numerous artists and hundreds of pieces would unavoidably have to be left out. Still everyone participated cheerfully. Pat Monatche, of Zia's of Scottsdale, joined in the spirit of the project and loaned us the fashion designs we bore off to Monument Valley to dress our models. And we had a beautiful time working with the people of non-profit institutions such as the Heard Museum, the Santa Fe Indian Market, and the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial. We couldn't have done it without the help of all of them. For us, it made this issue like the jewelry it portrays a labor of love. But the real heroes of this scene are the Indian Artists who are expressing themselves with the "new look" and touching the lives of so many through their creative visions. To them, we say bravo!

The Editors (Front cover IJ-141) The Walip village landscape hovers above Victor Coochytewa's intricate gold and silver interpretation of this ancient Hopi village, 1978. Two gold and silver bracelets and a ring set with brilliant turquoise using traditional Hopi designs, are more examples of his elegant overlay artistry. Courtesy Kopavi International, Sedona, and Capistrano Trading Post, Capistrano, California.

(Inside front cover IJ-142) The influence of the prehistoric Hohokam culture is echoed in this gold and turquoise choker and bracelet by Ben Nighthorse. The half-dome golden beads are ringed with turquoise, edged with coral, and etched with ancient pottery designs. The reverse sides, (photo inset IJ-143) are graced with inlaid turquoise.

(Above IJ-146) Phillip Honanie's "Emergence" works gold and silver against malachite. The face represents the Hopi deity Masau-u, the caretaker, guardian, and protector of the 4th world. The figures on the shield, top and bottom, represent First Man, First Woman and their children. On the right of the shield, the one-horned God, Kwanitaqa, guards the gate, of the Hopi Underworld. Courtesy Kopavi International, Sedona