Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo
Rodney Coriz
Rodney Coriz is an award-winning jewelry artist from Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo, known for distinctive inlay work that brings traditional Pueblo techniques and imagery into a contemporary style. His work reflects a deep respect for his culture while allowing him to develop an artistic voice of his own.
Jewelry making runs through Rodney’s family. He was inspired by his mother, Nestoria Coriz, and his grandfather, Lupe Pena, and grew up surrounded by traditions passed from one generation to the next. He began creating with seashells and natural stones, learning traditional methods from his grandfather before expanding his skills through silversmithing classes at the Poeh Cultural Center in 2002. There, he began incorporating sterling silver into his inlay designs.
Rodney’s work has been exhibited at museums including the Heard Museum and the Millicent Rogers Museum, and he has been featured in publications including American Indian Jewelry II and Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry. He is part of a family of Kewa artists continuing and evolving their jewelry-making traditions.
Rodney signs his work with his full name, “Rodney Coriz,” along with his distinctive sun hallmark.
Rodney Coriz Jewelry
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Kingman Turquoise & Spiny Oyster Shell Inlay Bracelet by Rodney Coriz
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