Ruddell and his wife Nancy Laconsello were married in 1976 and have since worked as a duo to produce some of the finest jewelry from the Zuni Pueblo. Their work most often features bird images inlaid in silver. The pendant above which I chose as the second jewel to go into the vault of Wilford's Backroom is typical. I formerly had the pleasure of buying freshly minted work from the Ruddells. They would drop by our Gallup home for conversation and exchange over coffee. Sandy and I very much enjoyed their pleasant company but, our new home in suburban Albuquerque has taken us out of casual visitation range of the Zuni Pueblo.
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| Hallmark of Ruddell and Nancy Laconcello |
