Cynthia Holmes - Pumice Cross Necklace

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This necklace was created by artist Cynthia Holmes, an enrolled member of the St. Croix Reservation. It is made of pumice and coral. 33" necklace with leather fringe, and pumice cr oss with assorted glass, metal, crystals, shell, and other natural stone beads Artist Statement: Energy is the medicine that supplies us. Love and Peace are what sustain us. Whether coral deep from the Mediterranean or turquoise from the earth’s belly, I negotiate these relatives into colorful arrangements. The tenuous but supple deer hide – has my back at every turn. My task is to bury the prayer within. I am an Ojibway enrollee at St. Croix Reservation in Hertel, WI. Show more