Posts Tagged ‘yavapai-apache jewelry designer’
Brushed Silver Wave Bracelet
wave braceletBrushed Silver Wave Bracelet
Brushed silver softly catches light as it delicately encircles the wrist. Hand-carved, the variations on the surface create a fluid effect.
Simple, modern.
One-of-a-kind. Beveled edge for a comfort fit. Signed on the inner surface.
Read MoreCarved Silver Cuff – Limited Edition of 25
Carved Silver Cuff – Limited Edition of 25
Signature-style carved silver cuff. This piece is stunning – one inch wide and carved with organic, flowing lines in polished sterling silver – reflects light beautifully.
An instant classic. Bold, natural, gorgeous!
This cuff fits a medium wrist. Hand-carved design.
I’ve created twenty-five bracelets for this edition. Each piece is hand-signed (engraved) and numbered. I am donating number “one” of “twenty-five” to the Heard Museum today.
This weekend (March 2 & 3), I will be participating in the Heard Museum Guild Indian Market and Fair. This is the biggest Indian Market in Arizona – featuring top Native American artists from around the country.
Read MoreReticulated Silver with Amethyst Pendant
Reticulated Silver with Amethyst Pendant
Faceted amethyst nests in reticulated silver in this hollow form pendant.
The shape of this piece has an organic feel with the natural terrain of the reticulated silver. The pendant is earthy; we are reminded that silver is a mineral. Amethyst is a gem that is thought to have properties that opens the crown chakra, opens us to our dreams and to ethereal states, while the silver keeps us grounded firmly on the planet.
Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind. Approximately 1 3/4 inches tall by 1 1/2 inches wide by 1/4 inch deep. Signed on the back.
Read MoreCopper Top Dip Pendant
Copper Top Dip Pendant
Heated and polished copper tops this fine silver hollow form pendant. The copper “dips in”, creating a slight bowl, for a soft, feminine piece.
Copper and silver balance one another, like sun and moon (Ha-tha).
Entirely hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind. Signature design. Approximately 3/4 of an inch long, 1/2 an inch wide, and 1/4 inch deep. Signed on the back.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
Read MoreNimbus – Bronze Pins for the Yuma Art Symposium
Nimbus – Bronze Pins for the Yuma Art Symposium
I made these pins for the Yuma Conference this weekend. Every year they have a pin swap – it’s much more fun than handing out business cards! And it has been a nice break from preparing for the Heard Museum show next weekend (March 2nd).
The smaller “cup” has a pin that slides through the larger “bowl”, and fastens in the back. The bowl is about an inch tall and 3/4 of an inch wide. I am pleased, and making some in silver as well!
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
Read MoreBrushed Mokume and Silver Seed Pendant
Brushed Mokume and Silver Seed Pendant
Handmade fine silver and copper mokume tops fine silver in this hollow form pendant. This piece is brushed for a subtle glow, while the domed shape of the pendant accentuates its solid yet “soft” appearance.
The copper in the mokume will shift in color as it matures, and the organic design of the mokume will become more pronounced over time.
Approximately 5/8 inch diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind. Signed along the edge. Shown here with a 5-strand 16″ black omega necklace. Matagi Sorensen signature design.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
Read MoreGroove Band – Silver Lace Ring
Groove Band – Silver Lace Ring
Hand-carved sterling silver lace ring reflects light like shimmering water.
Signature-style design. Wears beautifully with any outfit.
Beveled inner-edge for a comfort fit.
One-of-a-kind. Approximately 1/4 inch wide. Signed on the inside of the ring.
Read MoreWave Bracelet
Wave Bracelet
Brushed silver subtly reflects light and color, while the sculptural quality of this bracelet make it a special piece. Fluid design is like water swirling past stone.
Understated and modern.
This piece is designed to fit comfortably around the wrist bone.
Signature style. Signed on the back.
Read MoreCopper Groove Pendant
Copper Groove Pendant
This pendant opens at the bottom into a pleasing concave rounded shape. The deep shades of red are created by heating the copper. Very feminine.
The bell of the pendant is the copper curling back.
Entirely hand-crafted. Approximately 3/4″ wide at its widest point and about a 1.25″ long. Signed on the back.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
Read MoreDouble Delight! Two-sided Pendant – Silver, Copper, and Mokume
Double Delight! Two-sided Pendant – Silver, Copper, and Mokume
Softly brushed silver is the foundation for this unique double-sided hollow form pendant.
In the center of one side is copper and silver mokume. As the piece matures, the copper will respond to the environment, and deepen in color, heightening the intensity of the mokume pattern.
On the other side, a polished copper bowl is the central focal point. As with the mokume, the copper’s color will shift.
3/4 inch diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind. Signed.
Shown below with a five-strand black omega necklace.
Photos of Matagi Sorensen’s work by Holly Troy.
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