Gathering Tribes

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This ledger painting was inspired by the role of Deputy Hawk, also simply called "The Hawk", played by Michael Horse in the television series Twin Peaks. 

In this giclee print, the man is The Hawk in his traditional regalia and the hawk above him is his protector.  He is praying and singing to the sacred mountains called Twin Peaks in the state of Washington.  Owls are meaningful in the television series, Twin Peaks, and are said to know everything.  The smaller log leaning up against the tree, which gave answers to Deputy Hawk, was left there by the Log Lady, an important character in the series.  The black lodge above the mountains was a place of medicine, also important in the series.  The spaceship above the mountains is keeping an eye on all things Twin Peaks. 

Document: Map of Washington State, ca. 1940s

Dimensions of actual image: 11.5" H x 13.437" W (image is on 12" H x 16" W white paper - details below)

This giclee print was created to high standards of reproduction with materials tested by Wilhelm-Research to resist fading and discoloration in excess of sixty years.  The conversation grade paper has a weight of 290 gsm and a caliper of 19 mils.  Composed of one-hundred percent cotton fiber, the paper is acid and lignin free and milled in Italy.

Navajo jeweler Doris Smallcanyon set natural red coral in this bow box squash blossom necklace.  The naja is set with three coral cabachons.  Each of the twenty box bow squash blossoms are set with coral cabachons and have delicate stamp-work. They are strung on double strands of handmade sterling silver beads.  The double strand becomes a single strand on each side which ends with a hook and eye clasp.

Size: 25" L - Naja 2" x 2" - Squash blossoms 1.25" L

What a beauty!  Award-winning Yaqui jeweler, Michael Horse, set a gorgeous high-grade natural Kingman turquoise stone in 14kt gold.  The band is tufa cast which gives it an organic appearance.  "Michael Horse" is engraved on the back.  More about the tufa cast jewelry making process below.

Size: 9.5

Tufa is a volcanic stone which can be as dense as chalk which has an organic texture. The first thing a jeweler does is examine a piece of tufa for any tiny fractures.  If it looks good, the tufa is cut in half and, if there is a design, it is carved into the tufa.   There is a pour hole carved into the top and several narrow vents carved into each side.  The two pieces are then bound together tightly and molten silver or gold is poured through the hole at the top.  If there are any microscopic cracks, the tufa explodes when the metal is poured in and the process has to begin again. 

This gorgeous deep teal turquoise has brown and golden matrix. It resembles the colors of tropical ocean with islands. Michael Horse has an extensive collection of turquoise he has collected over the years and it's understandable that he doesn't remember the mine this one came from, but it is definitely domestic. Michael uses heavier gauge silver in his bracelets which are made to last lifetimes.   The band is triple shank with heavy gauge triangular shaped silver with cut outs on each side and six silver berries.  Michael inscribed his name on the inside.

Size: Bracelet 5.675" Long not including opening of 1" - Stone setting  1.25" H x 1.25" W

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler, Michael Horse, set natural Turquoise Mountain turquoise into sterling silver. This gorgeous sky blue turquoise has brown and golden matrix and resembles the colors of tropical ocean with islands. The stone is set in a sawtooth bezel and has sterling silver twisted wire around it.  The band is split shank and can be made one size larger. He uses the best natural stones available. Made to last generations!  "Michael Horse" is engraved inside the band.  

Size: 8.5 (Michael can enlarge it to size 9.5) - Stone setting 1.5" x 1"

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.