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Craft in America | Navajo/Hopi jewelry artist Jesse Monongya | Season 13

Craft in America

Clip: Season 13 | 8m 29s  | Video has closed captioning.

Jesse Monongya is a master Navajo/Hopi jeweler Monongya is best known for his night-sky designs inlaid into a bear shape, which symbolizes strength and power, as well as other forms. His bracelets, necklaces, pendants, bolo ties, and earrings inlaid with Acoma jet, sugilite, coral, turquoise, lapis, and ivory among others are complemented by the dramatic southwestern landscapes that inspired him.

Aired: 12/10/21

Rating: NR

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Tobi Tarwater

Update: 2024-08-19