Eva Calabaza Tewa Santo Domingo Spiny Oyster Earrings — Sterling Silver, Kewa Pueblo

Eva Calabaza of Santo Domingo Pueblo. In the Southwest, few names in handmade jewelry carry this weight.

These earrings were made by Eva Calabaza — a renowned artisan from Tewa and Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo whose work is sought by collectors who understand what they are looking at. The spiny oyster shell is hand-cut, its natural hues running from warm orange to deep red, then set in handmade sterling silver. The result is a bold statement piece rooted in generations of Southwest Native American jewelry tradition.

About this piece

Santo Domingo Pueblo, also known as Kewa, has one of the richest jewelry-making traditions in the American Southwest. The community's artisans have worked with shell, stone, and silver for centuries — long before the tourist market existed. Eva Calabaza's work is rooted in that lineage: hand-cut spiny oyster shell set in handmade silver, the way it has been done at Kewa for generations. This is wearable cultural history from a named, recognized artisan.

Materials & craftsmanship

• Metal: Handmade sterling silver bezel
• Stone: Natural spiny oyster shell, hand-cut
• Style: Bold statement dangle earring
• Technique: Traditional Santo Domingo/Tewa silverwork
• Artisan: Eva Calabaza, Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo

Dimensions

• Length: 2.5 inches (6.3 cm)
• Width: 3.0 inches (7.6 cm)
• Weight: 6 g / 0.21 oz

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