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Silver/Onyx/Ivory "Neck Piece"
By Toneh Chuleewah.

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma - Skilled artisan, Toneh Chuleewah, will be demonstrating visual and contemporary silver smithing Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cherokee Heritage Center. Silver smithing is one of the many art mediums Chuleewah practices. Chuleewah's creations include rings, necklaces, armbands and more.

Chuleewah’s appearance is part of "Summer Showcase," a program presented by the Cherokee Heritage Center. Every Saturday from May 10 to August 23, visitors to the center are able to meet and buy directly from the artist and see how each piece is made through demonstrations.

For more information on this and other Cherokee Heritage Center events, please call 918-456-6007, toll free 888-999-6007 and visit the CHC web site.

Related contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org