A Large Sterling Silver feather hangs through a silver Plains War Hoop suspended by 2,000 year old Egyptian glass beads supported by six more smaller sterling silver feathers.
The Hancocks have a truly magical mastery of the bridge that connects the past and present. Mary's extensive education and experience in weaving, ceramics, fiber arts, fashion design and jewelry provide the fullest compliment of skills and perspectives to an imaginative, ever-changing outpouring of designs. Combined with Doug's archeological background and participation in creation and production, their unusual work stands as a singular contribution to the world of jewelry. The Hancocks live in Sedona, Arizona, a place where natural beauty and remnants of ancient Indian cultures continue to provide inspiration for their artistic expression.
The Southwest captured Mary and Doug while vacationing in Sedona, Arizona, and they never left. They felt the vibe and spirit of the ancients in the red sandstone, on canyon walls and in the native American cultures. Their passion for the past began to stream out and found expression in their unique jewelry, which awakens in many a resonance connecting them to the ancients of the Southwest. Wearable art jewelry that draws from archaeological, historical and cultural elements to create a wide range of jewelry in southwestern, eastern and international styles, using a kaleidoscope of beads and materials from around the world.
