Barrette Anasazi
The design on these barrettes was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White repeating geometric design that was commonly used by the Ancient Puebloans dated A.D. 1150-1300.
Large size 3 1/2" x 1", small size 2 3/4" x 5/8"
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Barrette Double Turkey
This particular design was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White bowl with an exterior decoration of double turkeys, dated A.D. 1200-1300.
Large size 3 1/2" x 1", small size 2 3/4" x 5/8"
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Barrette Hash Mark
These pieces were inspired by a Mesa Verde black-on-white bowl. The design is a balance of hachured and solid elements, although not typical, is of Mesa Verde character dated A.D. 1150-1300.
Large size 3 1/2" x 1", small size 2 3/4" x 5/8"
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Barrette Interlocking Scrolls
This design was inspired by a Black Mesa interlocking scrolls motif, dated A.D. 1025-1050.
Large size 3 1/2" x 1", small size 2 3/4" x 5/8"
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Barrette Opposing Steps
The design on these barrettes was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White repeating geometric design that was commonly used by the Ancient Puebloans from A.D. 1150-1300.
Large size 3 1/2" x 1", small size 2 3/4" x 5/8"
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Barrette Scrolls with Border
This design was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White mug with interlocking scrolls motif, dated A.D. 1000-1200.
Large size 3 1/2" x 1", small size 2 3/4" x 5/8"
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Earrings Cortez B/W
This design was inspired by a Cortez Black-on-White bowl with interlocking scrolls, dated A.D. 900-1000.
Surgical stainless steel earrings with ceramic pendants.
Hancrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Earrings MVA Logo
Ceramic earrings featuring the iconic Mesa Verde Association logo. Design is taken from an Ancestral Puebloan Black on White bowl housed in the in Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. Handcrafted by Durango, CO artist Anna Ford. Stainless steel french wires.
Earrings Opposing Triangle
These triangle shaped dangle earrings were inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White opposing triangle motife, dated A.D. 1200-1300.
Surgical stainless steel earrings with ceramic pendants.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Earrings Oval Spiral
This design was inspired by a Cortez Black-on-White bowl, dated A.D. 900 - 1000.
Surgical stainless steel earrings with ceramic pendants.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Earrings Squiggle Step Motif
This design was inspired by a Cortez Black-on-White bowl, dated A.D. 900-1050.
Surgical stainless steel earrings with ceramic pendants.
Handcrafted by Desigins by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Earrings Sunflower
This design was inspired by a Mancos Black-on-White bowl, dated A.D. 900-1150.
Surgical stainless steel earrings with ceramic pendants.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Earrings Triangles Sherd
Design inspired by Mancos Black-on-White typical triangle motif, dated A.D. 975-1175.
Surgical stainless steel earrings with cermaic sherd pendants.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Earrings Water Design
This design was inspired by Mesa Verde Black-on-White curvilinear design. this design may represent water and was commonly used by the Ancestral Puebloans from A.D. 1150-1300.
Surgical stainless steel earrings with ceramic pendants.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Necklace Black Twisted Cord
This necklace features the iconic Mesa Verde Association logo which was adopted from an Ancestral Puebloan Black-on-White bowl currently on display in the Mesa Verde Visitor's Center. 18" black, twisted cord necklace with ceramic pendant. Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Necklace MVA Logo
Ceramic charm featuring the iconic Mesa Verde Association logo. Design is taken from an Ancestral Puebloan Black on White bowl housed in the in Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. Stone, turquoise and wooden beads strung on waxed cotton cord. 20 inches. Handcrafted by Durango, CO artist Anna Ford.
Each necklace is unique; bead color, style and placement will vary and other variations may occur due to the handmade nature of these products.
This necklace features the iconic Mesa Verde Association logo which was adopted from an Ancestral Puebloan Black-on-White bowl currently on display in the Mesa Verde Visitor's Center.
18" necklace with turquoise, stone and wooden beads and, ceramic pendant. Each necklace is unique with variations in bead color, style, and placement.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Necklace Scroll Sherd
This pendant design was inspired by pottery fragments called "sherds" dated A.D. 500-1300. There is evidence which suggests that sherds, bone fragments, and shells were used by the Ancestral Puebloans to make game pieces and jewelry.
18" necklace with turquoise, stone and wooden beads and, ceramic pendant. Each necklace is unique with variations in bead color, style, and placement.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Necklace Spiral B/W
This design was inspired by a Cortez Black-on-White bowl, dated A.D. 900-1050.
18" necklace with turquoise, stone and wooden beads and, ceramic pendant. Each necklace is unique with variations in bead color, style, and placement.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Necklace Squiggle Step
The design of this pendant was inspired by a Cortez Black-on-White bowl, dated A.D. 900-1050.
18" necklace with turquoise, stone and wooden beads and, ceramic pendant. Each necklace is unique with variations in bead color, style, and placement.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Necklace Sunflower Design
This sunflower design was inspired by a Mancos Black-on-White bowl, dated A.D. 900-1150.
18" necklace with turquoise, stone and wooden beads and, ceramic pendant. Each necklace is unique with variations in bead color, style, and placement.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Necklace Water Design
This design was inspired by Mesa Verde Black-on-White curvilinear design. This design may represent water and was commonly used by the Ancestral Puebloans from A.D. 1150-1300.
18" necklace with turquoise, stone and wooden beads and, ceramic pendant. Each necklace is unique with variations in bead color, style, and placement.
Handcrafted by Designs by Anna™ in Durango, Colorado.
Jewelry
Beginning around 700 A.D. the Ancestral Pueblo people of Mesa Verde began making elaborate black-on-white pottery, on which they painted intricate geometric patterns with yucca fiber brushes. This handcrafted earthenware ceramic jewelry was inspired by the beautiful pots made by the Ancestral Puebloans of the Southwest.