I’ve wanted a condor pendant made by Allison for five years.
I first saw a foreign visitor wearing one and was under the impression they were only made for the Condor folks from Peregrine Fund who are responsible for the care and release of condors in Arizona. I’ve spoken about the amazing success and failures of the California condor reintroduction program for five seasons of working at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
I met Allison that first year and love her mixed metal work. She puts heart and spirit into her art. I bought another gorgeous pendant from her of the Grand Canyon with turquoise. And don’t you just love her shop?
This summer I ordered two condor pendants, one for myself and one for another person who totally deserves it. On the way from the North Rim I stopped to pick them up and say goodbye to Allison until next spring.
Of course I immediately put on my newest adornment and could feel the warmth of her talents. Check out Allison’s website for Marble Canyon Metal Works where she displays examples of her unique earrings, bracelets, pins and pendants. Or if you’re in the neighborhood just stop by.
Marble Canyon Metal Works is located on Highway 89A just west of the Navajo Bridge in Northern Arizona.
Hi Gaelyn to reply to your reply on my comment, your previous post: “Yes it’s a given. A road trip by motorcycle! We’ll be home in SA and Marquard from 23rd Nov to 16 Dec. So three solid weeks and we hope to fit in
10 days of biking. Grant has to have a check done to his “new” eyes’ I need to see a couple of medical guys for my annual check-ups (I haven’t been for about five years!) and then we’re off on the road again!
Have you settled in back “home” ?Hugs Jo (this message was supposed to reach your mail but bounced back. BTW I love the jewellery in this post!
This sounds like a fun journey, except for the doctor stuff.
I am settled and now getting antsy to go, somewhere.
I had a look at her website and she does make the most amazing items. I can see why tourists would want them.
I’m sure Allison would ship to anywhere in the world.
Some if it is perhaps just a bit to steep for my South African Rands. LOL. I’m more after the real traditional Native American stuff but will trawl the net a bit to have a look.
The Real Native jewelry is even more expensive these days. The old stuff is hard to find. But you are right in Rands is not in most budgets.
Love love love her artwork. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve passed that five million times and I’ve never stopped there??? Another trip is definitely in the thinking.
Just add it to your ever growing list. It’s on the way to the North Rim for a visit next summer. Hint, hint.
Firefly has said it all. I love that condor pendant it is stunning. Keep well Diane
Isn’t Allison’s work unique. I’m sure she’d ship to anywhere in the world.
Love the mix of metals and natural cording … very artistic!
I love her shop and the works that she makes.
She has a darling shop and obviously does great work!
I’m Allison Leigh……………thank you Gaelyn and everybody else…………I’m so glad you like my work and look forward to seeing you as you pass thru this fantastic canyon country where the current day temp is 70 and the hiking is incredible and will be so alllllllllll winter. Come and stay at Marble Canyon lodge winter rates 40.00 single and 53.00 dbl. A cool thing is to come on out after Thanksgiving so you can go up to the Kaibab Plateau and snare a wild Christmas tree to take back home with you……..call with reservation and we will get your tree permit for you………thanks again everybody!
I’m going to keep a winter trip in mind.
I love an artist with a great smile. Just think of all the good vibes that your pendant has!
Definitely a feel good piece.
Really beautiful art work and a great looking shop. Thanks Gaelyn for even more of an incentive to get back to Navajo Bridge and the North Rim.
Lovely shop, artwork and beautiful smile!
Have you ever seen that Mighty Isis show??? That looks like a magical piece of jewelry……and with it you could fly with the clouds and work lightning as if it were clay! Beautiful.
Don’t know the show. But the piece is magical.
That is beautiful. Wear it in good health. And yes, I do l like her shop!
Lovely pendant and nice shop too.