Made by award winning artist Charlene Reano from the San Felipe Pueblo. These earrings are made with mosaic inlay from a combination of jet, turquoise, lapis, and mother of pearl on a shell backing. Approximately 1 1/2 inches long by 1/2 inches wide Charlene Reano Charlene Reano of San Felipe is married into the Reano family. Santo Domingans are well-known for their inlay work. Charlene’s inlaid earrings and bracelets have the appearance of intricate, colorful tiles – a mosaic of rich color and pattern. Charlene's intricate mosaic work has been recognized with ribbons and awards at Eight Northern Pueblo and the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Market. The type of inlay work created by Charlene and her in-laws has a revered history dating back to their Anasazi ancestors. Stunning earrings and pendants have been unearthed from ancient dwellings – extraordinary pieces made by patient hands one thousand years ago.
