Double Sided Thunderbird Pendant on Hand Stamped Chain by Issac Coriz, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Double Sided Thunderbird Pendant on Hand Stamped Chainby Issac Coriz (1977-2022), Santo Domingo PuebloMother of pearl, jet, turquoise, spondylus shellNecklace: 18” long, Pendant: 2.5” high x 2 3/8” wide  Isaac Coriz was the youngest of Mary Lovato’s 7 children. He was born November 2nd, 1977 in Santo Domingo. When we asked Mary why did she name him Isaac, she said, “Oh no, we never name our children, their Godmother names them”. Isaac was a carpenter by trade.  Yet he was heavily influenced by all his talented relatives, especially his mother Mary.  His grandfather (Mary’s Dad) Leo Coriz inspired his making of chains, while his grandmother Lupita Coriz taught him to make heishi beads.  His oldest brother Anthony Lovato was also a creative influence. Isaac was also a musician, and recently was asked to be an honorary speaker at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio, where the guests could hear him speak, play music and see his jewelry. He spoke about what he considers his tradem