Hinged Ethiopian Cross Necklace »

Kateri Weiss

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About The Artwork

Hinged Ethiopian cross of coin medals (circa late 1800's-1910). Trade glass "carnelian" drops are late 1800's and signify the "Blood of Christ". The hand-woven rope necklace is made of Ethiopian silve wire beads and carnelian as well as agate beads (circa 200 - 500 AD) from northern Africa, Egypt and Persia. The cross is executed in a style identified with the town of Aksum. The Celtic influenced interwoven linework without end symbolizes the eternal. This necklace is woven from cultures who still live in the lands where prophets and apostles walked.

About The Artist

Originally from Flint, Michigan, ne Kateri Marie Dufault, Mrs. Weiss earned scholarships to attend Interlochen Center for the Arts and the University of Ann Arbor, Flint She has been cutting turquoise garnered from a large number of different mines since 1972, so she is entirely aware of its unique qualities. A professional sculptor, painter and designer, she has a background in engineering and architectural design to include drafting on a contract basis for fine jewelers as well as architectural offices. This highly capable woman is also a recognized expert in the authentication of Zuni fetish carving, Leekya Deyuse and his Zuni peers.

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