The History of Hopi Jewelry - Arizona Highways

c1950's Vintage Hopi overlay belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver weight and measurements in pictures, Circa mid 20th century. Fits a 1.25" belt. Functional with age appropriate wear, no significant issues. Unknown(to me) hallmark, but I believe it to be Hopi made.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" Vintage Larry Pooyouma Hopi overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century with some expected age appropriate wear. If no maker is mentioned or mark shown in the pictures please assume this piece is unmarked which is to be expected with older Native American silver jewelry. If it‘s hallmarked and I‘m not familiar with the artist most of the time I will just mention the hallmark with no research/attribution as time is everything in our business. Thank you for looking. Bracelets are shown in the photos with a tape measure inside the bracelet, other photos will typically show the gap size. The size at the beginning of the title includes the gap. Almost all bracelets that don‘t have inlay work should be adjustable by at least .25", please refer to pictures for the gap size to see if it would work if slightly adjusted as the gap would change.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7.2" KL Hopi Overlay slim stacker cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century with some expected age appropriate wear. If no maker is mentioned or mark shown in the pictures please assume this piece is unmarked which is to be expected with older Native American silver jewelry. If it‘s hallmarked and I‘m not familiar with the artist most of the time I will just mention the hallmark with no research/attribution as time is everything in our business. Thank you for looking. Bracelets are shown in the photos with a tape measure inside the bracelet, other photos will typically show the gap size. The size at the beginning of the title includes the gap. Almost all bracelets that don‘t have inlay work should be adjustable by at least .25", please refer to pictures for the gap size to see if it would work if slightly adjusted as the gap would change.

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Vintage MT Hopi Overlay pendant/link necklace sterling silver Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Unidentified hallmark, I recognize it but remember just now. 24" necklace with replacement clasp.

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Sherian Honhongva Hopi turquoise, coral, fossil sterling silver corn row pendant. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. No issues. Sherian Honhongva is a Hopi Indian of the Badger clan and lives near Hotevilla. She learned silversmithing from her uncle, the well-known Charles Loloma. Sherian began working with Charles and her older sister, Verma in 1976. She started by learning to cut stones to be inlaid into jewelry. When Charles retired, Sherian remained working with her sister under the name Sonwai. In 1993, they decided to begin working independently of each other. Sherian’s jewelry is now stamped with her own name. Her work definitely reflects years of working with Loloma in his studio. She credits both Charles and Verma with her success. She has since been the featured artist in shows at the Department of Interior, Indian Craft Shop in Washington DC, and at the Eiteljorge Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her work is featured in Southwestern Indian Jewelry by Dexter Cirillo, Hopi Jewelry, and Art of the Hopi by Jerry and Lois Jacka. Sherian has also been featured in the magazine Arizona Highways.

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Trinidad Lucas Hopi Overlay Kokopelli fire dancers sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Vintage Navajo sterling silver high grade turquoise clip-on earrings. Great earrings, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight, and measurements will be shown in the pictures. Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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Vintage Hopi Overlay bear paw belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Unidentified hallmark with Hopi Silvercrafts guild hallmark.

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15.5" Mitchel Sockyma Hopi overlay bib choker necklace paw sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. No issues. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. 15.5" long, with no apparent issues.

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Allen Pooyouma Hopi Overlay Mud Man Kachina pin sterling silver. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, Circa last quarter of the 20th century,

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" Benjamin Mansfield Hopi Overlay Kokopelli watch cuff bracelet sterling silver. Selling the watch bracelet shown, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures.

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Big Vintage Navajo or Hopi Overlay belt buckle with turquoise sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Vintage Hopi Silvercrafts Guild sterling silver Kokopelli belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Legible Guild sun hallmark, illegible picto-artists hallmark to the left of it.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.3" Bennett Kagenveama Hopi sterling silver/14k gold storyteller cuff bracelet . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Thick layer of solid 14k gold on top of the decoration as shown. Circa last quarter of the 20th century with age appropriate wear.. Bracelets are shown in the photos with a tape measure inside the bracelet, other photos will typically show the gap size. The size at the beginning of the title includes the gap. Hallmarked with artists hallmarks and no other markings. Bennett Kagenveama was an extraordinarily talented Hopi overlay silversmith, born in Shungopavi, Hopi Second Mesa Arizona. His parents, Richard and Gladys Kagenveama, were very prominent artists. His mother, Gladys is considered one of the top Hopi coil basket weavers. Bennetts jewelry exudes a level of intricate detail not seen in other Hopi overlay jewelry. He created his jewelry by overlaying multiple layers of silver and finished with delicate oxidation and intricate hand texturing. This interesting contrast in the textures of his silverwork is what really makes his work stand out. Bennett specialized in the Kachina designs, including dance scenes with kivas and pueblos in the background. Bennett passed away in 2025. Beyond being a wonderful artist, he was a friend who we will greatly miss. Bennett was a soft spoken, humble, and very kind man. He was very well thought of by his peers and his work garnered praise from collectors all over the world.

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Allen Pooyouma Hopi sterling silver Horse/raincloud coral/turquoise belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Hopi Pueblo artist Allen Pooyouma began his silver work around 1937 and retired around 1970 making him one of the earliest Hopi silversmiths. He worked many of his professional years in Tucson with master goldsmith Morris Talawytewa Robinson and Ralph Tawangyaouma. Allen Pooyouma is known for silver ingot, hand wrought, heavy stampwork and twist wire jewelry set with high quality, natural turquoise. Allen Pooyouma (1922-2014) signed with his hallmark, a stamped ear of corn, and with conjoined letters, HC. Presented in this way, the HC refers to Hopi Crafts. Formerly known as Hopi Enterprises, Hopi Crafts was started by brothers Wayne and Emory Sekaquaptewa operating on Second Mesa between 1962-1983 Pooyouma was born in Hootvilla, Arizona, and learned silversmithing from his father at age 15. His uncle was the renowned Hopi master Ralph Tawangyawma. During World War II, he continued making jewelry on the reservation due to poor eyesight. In the mid-1940s, he moved to Tucson to work with his uncle, where he refined his techniques.

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Big Bernard Dawahoya Hopi Vintage sterling silver belt buckle overlay style Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.75" belt. Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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Vintage Southwestern Hopi overlay Style sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Unknown artist, unsure if it‘s Native American made.

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Vintage George Philips Hopi Overlay "End of Trail" sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1" belt.

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Manuel & Karen Hoyungowa Hopi vintage sterling silver pipe smoker belt buckle Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Miriam Chuyate - Hopi-Tewa twisted sterling silver turquoise cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist.

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1950‘s Richard Kagenvema Hopi guild 1" ranger belt buckle/tip sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits a 1" belt. No issues, some expected wear. Ranger belts are typically wider and taper down to 1" where the buckle and tip go on. Richard Kagenvema was a notable Hopi silversmith (ca. 1925-1982) who trained under the GI Bill program and became known for his intricate overlay jewelry, with his work appearing in collections like the National Museum of the American Indian. His contributions to Hopi silversmithing are highlighted by his son, Bennett Kagenveama, who followed in his father‘s artistic footsteps as a renowned overlay silversmith.

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Gene Pooyouma Hopi overlay Kokopelli belt buckle sterling silver vintage. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1" belt.

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vintage Phillip Sekaquaptewa Hopi overlay/inlay sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Signed by the artist. Hopi Pueblo artist Phillip Sekaquaptewa, or Weseoma, was Eagle Clan and was actively making jewelry circa 1973-2003. He is known for his gold and silver overlay, appliqué, tufa cast jewelry. Weseoma lived in Hotevilla, Third Mesa, Hopi Pueblo, Arizona. Weseoma learned his trade from Hopicrafts Cooperative Guild, Second Mesa, Az. Phil‘s hallmark- eagle track, PS, ca. 1971-87; tadpole, after 1981; Weseoma and tadpole hallmark. Artist Hallmark signature of Phillip Sekaquaptewa, Hopi Pueblo JewelerPhil Sekaquaptewa (1948-2003) Weseoma was the grandson of Judge Emory Sekaquaptewa, Sr. and Helen Sekaquaptewa; son of Wayne Sekaquaptewa and Judy Chen Wagner; brother of Kenneth Sekaquaptewa, Harlan Sekaquaptewa, David Sekaquaptewa, Jeannie Groves, Helen Freeman, Patricia Sekaquaptewa, Kimball Sekaquaptewa; father of Caroline Huma, Wayne Perry Sekaquaptewa.

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c1960 c-31 Hopi tufa cast sterling silver kokopelli bolo tie. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. 40" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course.

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sz6.5 c1950 Victor Coochwytewa Hopi overlay early ring sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the mid 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Master Hopi Silversmith, Waterhouse Clan – Shungopavi, Second Mesa Victor Coochwytewa is widely regarded as one of the most influential Hopi silversmiths of the 20th century. A master of overlay jewelry and a pillar of his community, his work helped define the standards and aesthetics that Hopi jewelers continue to follow today. His career, which spanned more than 60 years, earned him national recognition, including being named an Arizona Indian Living Treasure in 1994. Born on June 7, 1922, in the village of Shungopavi on Second Mesa, Victor was a member of the Waterhouse Clan. He first learned the basics of silversmithing in 1940 under the guidance of Paul Saufkie. But his early career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served with distinction in the South Pacific. A member of the 167th Combat Military Police and later the 5309th Infantry Division under General Frank Merrill (Merrill’s Marauders), Victor saw heavy combat in Burma and was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbons. After being honorably discharged in 1946, Victor returned to Hopi and became one of the first students in the now-legendary Veterans’ Classes established under the G.I. Bill. Taught by Fred Kabotie and Paul Saufkie, these classes marked the beginning of a new era in Hopi silversmithing. Victor not only mastered the overlay technique but innovated within it—introducing a background texturing method inspired by leatherwork that became a defining feature of Hopi overlay jewelry. Victor‘s designs, executed in both sterling silver and gold, are known for their precision, spiritual depth, and elegant symbolism. Many of his pieces reflect Hopi traditions and cosmology, and his work has been collected by major institutions and private collectors around the world. In addition to his artistry, Victor was deeply rooted in the traditional Hopi way of life. A lifelong dry farmer, he raised corn, squash, beans, and watermelons without irrigation or chemical inputs, relying entirely on prayer, ceremony, and natural rainfall. “Jewelry is my hobby; corn is my work,” he once said with characteristic humility. He attributed the success of both his crops and his craft to blessings from the Creator. “When you pray, you should pray for all things, and in return, all things are benefited. Nothing can be accomplished without prayer.” Victor retired from silversmithing and farming in 2006 and continued to live with his family at Hopi until his passing on July 3, 2011, at the age of 89. Today, his legacy lives on in the work of his descendants and in the broader community of Hopi artists who follow the path he helped shape. His jewelry remains among the most iconic and sought-after expressions of Hopi artistry—no serious collection of Hopi overlay work is truly complete without a piece by Victor Coochwytewa.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6" Preston Monongye Hopi Tufa Cast sterling silver turquoise inlay cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Amazing bracelet in clean condition with no issues other than possibly one stone missing close to the gap on one side. Impossible to know for sure. Monongye, Preston (1927-1987) Biography Preston Monongye was a leader in the “The New Indian Jewelry” movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Born in 1927, in Los Angeles he was abandoned at Hopi at age seven and adopted by a prominent Hopi family. Monongye attended reservation schools and became a full participant in Hopi religious and social life. At age nine, Monongye began apprenticeship with his uncle, the master silversmith and painter Gene Pooyama. Following his service as a paratrooper in World War II, Monongye became a Kachina painter, working occasionally for trader Roman Hubbell and the Fred Harvey Company. Monongye re-enlisted during the Korean War and later worked in law enforcement for the Bureau of Indian Affairs while continuing to paint and make silver jewelry. After leaving his job in favor of jewelry making in the early 1960s, Monongye quickly became recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing himself in “the new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to create a contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with stones that often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse. Monongye taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on contemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his jewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.

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Vintage Hopi or Navajo Overlay long ring sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterlong silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. Clean with no issues. Illegible hallmark.

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sz6 vintage Navajo or Hopi Overlay ring with turquoise sterling silver . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Nice ring from the third quarter of the 20th century. apparently unmarked with numbers on the back unrelated to artist.

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Bernard Dawahoya Hopi overlay eagle belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits up to a 1.25 wide belt. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Some surface wear shown. Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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Steven Pooyouma Hopi Overlay sterling silver watch tips. Selling the watch bracelet shown, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver (tips), stretchy band not sterling. Weight and measurements in pictures.

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Cheryl Wadsworth Hopi overlay spinner Kokopelli/sunface pendant sterling silver. Reversible spinner 2 sided as shown. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Cheryl Wadsworth Soohafyah is a fine silversmith. Cheryl and her husband Eddison live just below the rim of the Second Mesa between the villages of Mishongnovi and Shungopavi.

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Vintage Hopicrafts Hopi overlay bolo tie sterling silver Kokopelli flute player. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. 40" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course. Hopicrafts hallmark, could not find an artists hallmark.

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Big Vintage Mitchell Sockyma Hopi overlay bolo tie sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. 46" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course.

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Vintage Navajo or Hopi sterling silver Kokopelli Overlay belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Weight and measurements in pictures. Signed by unknown artist, circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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Vintage Tufa Cast sterling silver High grade turquoise Navajo or Hopi bolo tie. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. 38" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course. Illegibly marked on back, possibly a former owner.

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sz3.5 Mitchell Sockyma Hopi overlay ring sterling silver size 3.5. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. size 3.5 ring

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7.75" Anderson Koinva Hopi Overlay Trickling Water cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century with appropriate wear. Anderson Koinva is an accomplished silversmith from the Second Mesa village of Shongopovi. He started drawing and carving kachina dolls at a young age, which started his interest in making Kachina Ornaments in 1985, which are collected around the world. He learned silversmithing from his father-in-law, Bernard Dawahoya and uses a very similar style in his jewelry - bold, clean, and crisp.

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Cheryl Wadsworth Hopi overlay spinner gecko/sunface pendant sterling silver. Reversible spinner 2 sided as shown. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Cheryl Wadsworth Soohafyah is a fine silversmith. Cheryl and her husband Eddison live just below the rim of the Second Mesa between the villages of Mishongnovi and Shungopavi.

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sz6.75 1950‘s Ted Wadsworth Hopi overlay ring w/turquoise sterling silver . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Great ring from the mid 20th century with no issues. Some age appropriate expected wear as shown. Size 6.75 ring Ted Wadsworth started making jewelry in the early 1950s and is a well respected silversmith with sons that went on to also become silversmiths. Mr. Wadsworth passed away in 2005 and his work is shown in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Hallmark : (rabbit stick) (Hopi Guild mark)

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sz6.5 c1950‘s Victor Coochwytewa Hopi overlay rain cloud ring sterling silver . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Great ring from the mid 20th century with no issues. Some age appropriate expected wear as shown. Size 6.5 ring Victor Coochwytewa is widely regarded as one of the most influential Hopi silversmiths of the 20th century. A master of overlay jewelry and a pillar of his community, his work helped define the standards and aesthetics that Hopi jewelers continue to follow today. His career, which spanned more than 60 years, earned him national recognition, including being named an Arizona Indian Living Treasure in 1994. Born on June 7, 1922, in the village of Shungopavi on Second Mesa, Victor was a member of the Waterhouse Clan. He first learned the basics of silversmithing in 1940 under the guidance of Paul Saufkie. But his early career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served with distinction in the South Pacific. A member of the 167th Combat Military Police and later the 5309th Infantry Division under General Frank Merrill (Merrills Marauders), Victor saw heavy combat in Burma and was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbons. After being honorably discharged in 1946, Victor returned to Hopi and became one of the first students in the now-legendary Veterans Classes established under the G.I. Bill. Taught by Fred Kabotie and Paul Saufkie, these classes marked the beginning of a new era in Hopi silversmithing. Victor not only mastered the overlay technique but innovated within itintroducing a background texturing method inspired by leatherwork that became a defining feature of Hopi overlay jewelry. Victor‘s designs, executed in both sterling silver and gold, are known for their precision, spiritual depth, and elegant symbolism. Many of his pieces reflect Hopi traditions and cosmology, and his work has been collected by major institutions and private collectors around the world. In addition to his artistry, Victor was deeply rooted in the traditional Hopi way of life. A lifelong dry farmer, he raised corn, squash, beans, and watermelons without irrigation or chemical inputs, relying entirely on prayer, ceremony, and natural rainfall. “Jewelry is my hobby; corn is my work, he once said with characteristic humility. He attributed the success of both his crops and his craft to blessings from the Creator. “When you pray, you should pray for all things, and in return, all things are benefited. Nothing can be accomplished without prayer. Victor retired from silversmithing and farming in 2006 and continued to live with his family at Hopi until his passing on July 3, 2011, at the age of 89. Today, his legacy lives on in the work of his descendants and in the broader community of Hopi artists who follow the path he helped shape. His jewelry remains among the most iconic and sought-after expressions of Hopi artistryno serious collection of Hopi overlay work is truly complete without a piece by Victor Coochwytewa.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.6" Bennett Kagenveama Hopi 14k gold/Sterling silver Kokopelli cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed thick layer of solid 14k gold on top of the figures on solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Good condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century with no issues. Marked with Artists hallmark and no other markings.   No sterling or 14k gold markings.Bennett Kagenveama was an extraordinarily talented Hopi overlay silversmith, born in Shungopavi, Hopi Second Mesa Arizona. His parents, Richard and Gladys Kagenveama, were very prominent artists. His mother, Gladys is considered one of the top Hopi coil basket weavers.Bennetts jewelry exudes a level of intricate detail not seen in other Hopi overlay jewelry. He created his jewelry by overlaying multiple layers of silver and finished with delicate oxidation and intricate hand texturing. This interesting contrast in the textures of his silverwork is what really makes his work stand out. Bennett specialized in the Kachina designs, including dance scenes with kivas and pueblos in the background. Bennett passed away in 2025. Beyond being a wonderful artist, he was a friend who we will greatly miss. Bennett was a soft spoken, humble, and very kind man. He was very well thought of by his peers and his work garnered praise from collectors all over the world.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.3" DS Native American Overlay cuff bracelet Navajo/Hopi sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Good condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century. No damage. Marked DS, unknown to me artist. Very high quality work, most likely Navajo or Hopi.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.25" Hubert Yowytewa Hopi Overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Good condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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42.5" Bernard Dawahoya Hopi overlay man in the maze sterling silver concho belt. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Fits up to a 42.5" waist but can of course be worn shorter by being linked on a shorter loop. Each concho hallmarked with Bernard Dawahoya‘s hallmark. Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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Vintage Clement Honie Hopi Overlay turquoise Kokopelli bolo tie sterling silver.. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 37" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course.

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Gary and Elsie Yoyokie Hopi Overlay dancer earrings sterling silver. Great earrings with no issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, any marks detected, weight, and measurements will be shown in the pictures, these have brand new replacement sterling silver hooks that have never been on an ear. Yoyokie, Gary and Elsie Gary and Elsie Yoyokie live on Third Mesa, Arizona at Kykotsmovi on the Hopi reservation. During their distinguished careers as silversmiths, the Yoyokies have won many awards at major shows and exhibits, including the Santa Fe Indian Market, where their unique jewelry has won dozens of ribbons, including Best of Division awards. The Yoyokies were selected as Fellowship winners by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts in 1993 in recognition of their beautifully designed and crafted silverwork. They were also honored by the Museum of Northern Arizona, which presented the Yoyokies with the Charles Loloma Award of Excellence. They have won many ribbons, including Best of Division at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market, Best of Show at the Twin Cities Indian Market in Minneapolis, as well as awards from the Eight Northern Pueblos Indian Arts and Crafts Exhibit, the Sedona Hopi Show, the Lawrence, Kansas Museum of Anthropopogy Indian Arts Show, the American Indian Art Festival in Dallas and numerous other major shows.

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Large Bernard Dawahoya Hopi overlay lizard pendant sterling silver. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with artists hallmarks and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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Large Vintage Hopi or Navajo sterling silver eagle dancer kachina bolo tie. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 40" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course. Marked sterling with no other detectable markings.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.1" Ramona Loloma Hopi sterling silver malachite row cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Good condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century with no damage. Ramona Loloma Poleyma (Hopi) made jewels from 1977 to 1984, she also excels at making rugs. Ramona was born on June 27, 1934 and lives in Hotevilla, Third Mesa Arizona. Ramona, sister of Charles Loloma, were aunt and uncle of Verma Nequatewa and Sherian Honhongva. Apprenticing with Loloma (Nequatewa from 1966, Honhongva from 1976), the sisters worked with him until his retirement in the late 80s. Their sense of continuity with and difference from him was reflected in the name they chose to share when they began to exhibit together in 1989: Sonwai is the feminine form of the Hopi word for “beauty (the masculine being “loloma). Around 1993 the sisters began to work independently. Nequatewa continued with the Sonwai name, while Honhongva used her own name.

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Faron Yowytewa Hopi Overlay Kokopelli belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Fits up to a 1" wide belt. Some expected wear, marked as shown with the artists hallmark. Good condition, functional. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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c1950 Hopi overlay SilverCrafts Guild large pendant sterling silver. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown with weight and measurements in the pictures. No damage or significant wear. Circa mid 20th century. No detectable artists hallmark.

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Phillip Sekaquaptewa Weseoma Hopi sterling silver coral beaded necklace/pendant. Authentic with no damage, with weight and measurements in the pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 28" long necklace. Hopi Pueblo artist Phillip Sekaquaptewa, or Weseoma, was Eagle Clan and was actively making jewelry circa 1973-2003. He is known for his gold and silver overlay, appliqué, tufa cast jewelry. Weseoma lived in Hotevilla, Third Mesa, Hopi Pueblo, Arizona. Weseoma learned his trade from Hopicrafts Cooperative Guild, Second Mesa, Az. Phil Sekaquaptewa was the grandson of Judge Emory Sekaquaptewa, Sr. and Helen Sekaquaptewa; son of Wayne Sekaquaptewa and Judy Chen Wagner; brother of Kenneth Sekaquaptewa, Harlan Sekaquaptewa, David Sekaquaptewa, Jeannie Groves, Helen Freeman, Patricia Sekaquaptewa, Kimball Sekaquaptewa; father of Caroline Huma, Wayne Perry Sekaquaptewa.

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Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi Overlay belt buckle pipe smoker, corn, sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Some expected wear, marked as shown with the artists hallmark. Good condition, functional. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Manuel Hoyungowa (ca. 1953-2011) Hopi Tribe Hopi artist Manuel Hoyungowa. c:(1953-2011). He began his career in jewelry in 1970 and presented his work at the Inter Tribal Ceremonial in Gallup, NM. He learned the technique of silver overlay from his grandfather, Preston Monongye and also studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts, in Santa Fe, NM. He was not only a talented jeweler, but also a Hopi Prophet, religious leader and author. He wrote "Cry of the Earth Statement" a Hopi prophecy message, which he delivered to the United Nations General Assembly and Re-submitted 11/23/93.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.1" Hubert Yowytewa Hopi Overlay water waves cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Good condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century with no damage.

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Ramon Dalangyawma Hopi overlay large kachina figure pendant sterling silver. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown with only artists signature and sterling, with weight and measurements in the pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No damage or significant wear. Ramon Dalangyawma Born Ramon Albert, Jr. (a non-Hopi surname), his grandmother gave him the name Dalangyawma, a name of the Greasewood Clan. As a young man, he attended school in Santa Fe and served in the US Marines. Ramon began his silver working career in 1978 at Hopicrafts then located near the village of Hotevilla. His designs come from his experiences in life - clouds, thunderbolts and rain - important in an area with no irrigation for crops; and bear, spider, antelope, prayer feathers, kachinas, kokopelli, corn - the clan religious symbols, the basis of Hopi life. Ramon‘s work is characterized by the very heavy weight (thickness) silver he uses and his laser like precision in cutting out his designs and meticulous background stamping - nothing but the highest quality. He is a very fine man who we are proud to call our friend! Ramon uses his name stamped into the reverse of his pieces as his hallmark. Earlier examples of his work were marked with a composite RA. Ramon lives in Hotevilla. His son Cheston was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp and graduated from Arizona State University where he obtained his Master‘s Degree in Criminal Justice. At present, Cheston is living in Artesia, NM and working as an instructor at the Federal Police Academy. Mindful of his role in encouraging the next generation of Native American artisans, Fritz has returned as an instructor to the Poeh Arts Center in Pojoaque, NM, where he was once a student. His time as a teacher has helped to strengthen his own skills as a jewelry-maker and inspires him and his students to experiment with progressive designs. An amiable spirit, Fritz explains that his fashion-forward, sculptural jewelry designs are a combination of forethought and serendipitous discovery, resulting in jewelry that excites both his students and collectors. Examples of his awe-inspiring jewelry can be seen in Dexter Cirillo‘s book, Southwestern Indian Jewelry.

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Large Vintage Hopi-Hopicrafts Overlay hunter pendant sterling silver. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown with weight and measurements in the pictures. No damage or significant wear. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Marked with Hopicrafts hallmark and another illegible to me hallmark.

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Troy Hoyungwa Hopi Overlay pendant sterling silver Kokopelli flute player. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown with weight and measurements in the pictures. No damage or significant wear. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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Ramon Albert Jr Dalangyawma Hopi Overlay Kokopelli pendant/pin sterling silver. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown with weight and measurements in the pictures. No damage or significant wear. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Marked with Hopicrafts hallmark the artists older RA hallmark. Ramon Dalangyawma Born Ramon Albert, Jr. (a non-Hopi surname), his grandmother gave him the name Dalangyawma, a name of the Greasewood Clan. As a young man, he attended school in Santa Fe and served in the US Marines. Ramon began his silver working career in 1978 at Hopicrafts then located near the village of Hotevilla. His designs come from his experiences in life - clouds, thunderbolts and rain - important in an area with no irrigation for crops; and bear, spider, antelope, prayer feathers, kachinas, kokopelli, corn - the clan religious symbols, the basis of Hopi life. Ramon‘s work is characterized by the very heavy weight (thickness) silver he uses and his laser like precision in cutting out his designs and meticulous background stamping - nothing but the highest quality. He is a very fine man who we are proud to call our friend! Ramon uses his name stamped into the reverse of his pieces as his hallmark. Earlier examples of his work were marked with a composite RA. Ramon lives in Hotevilla. His son Cheston was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp and graduated from Arizona State University where he obtained his Master‘s Degree in Criminal Justice. At present, Cheston is living in Artesia, NM and working as an instructor at the Federal Police Academy. Mindful of his role in encouraging the next generation of Native American artisans, Fritz has returned as an instructor to the Poeh Arts Center in Pojoaque, NM, where he was once a student. His time as a teacher has helped to strengthen his own skills as a jewelry-maker and inspires him and his students to experiment with progressive designs. An amiable spirit, Fritz explains that his fashion-forward, sculptural jewelry designs are a combination of forethought and serendipitous discovery, resulting in jewelry that excites both his students and collectors. Examples of his awe-inspiring jewelry can be seen in Dexter Cirillo‘s book, Southwestern Indian Jewelry.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6" Steven Pooyouma Kuyvaya Hopi Overlay Kokopelli cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Good condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century. This and most of the items from this collection were collected but worn very little if any.

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Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi overlay link concho belt w/ Kokopelli‘s sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver. Fits up to a 43.5" waist and can be hooked anywhere below. Marked as shown, high quality workmanship from the last quarter of the 20th century in immaculate possibly unworn condition. Manuel Hoyungowa (ca. 19532011) Hopi Tribe Manuel Hoyungowa is from the village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa and has been an active silversmith at Hopi Pueblo since the 1970s. His hallmark is a strong raincloud. Although he has produced some jewelry with coral and turquoise, more in the style of Navajo work, Hoyungowa is a master silversmith which is evident in his traditional Hopi silver overlay technique jewelry. Hoyungowa actually learned silver overlay technique from Preston Monongye (his uncle and another famous Hopi artisan) and the Institute Of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Phillip Sekaquaptewa Weseoma Hopi sterling silver lapis beaded necklace . Authentic with no damage, with weight and measurements in the pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 22" long necklace. Hopi Pueblo artist Phillip Sekaquaptewa, or Weseoma, was Eagle Clan and was actively making jewelry circa 1973-2003. He is known for his gold and silver overlay, appliqué, tufa cast jewelry. Weseoma lived in Hotevilla, Third Mesa, Hopi Pueblo, Arizona. Weseoma learned his trade from Hopicrafts Cooperative Guild, Second Mesa, Az. Hopi Pueblo Jeweler Phil Sekaquaptewa (1948-2003) Weseoma was the grandson of Judge Emory Sekaquaptewa, Sr. and Helen Sekaquaptewa; son of Wayne Sekaquaptewa and Judy Chen Wagner; brother of Kenneth Sekaquaptewa, Harlan Sekaquaptewa, David Sekaquaptewa, Jeannie Groves, Helen Freeman, Patricia Sekaquaptewa, Kimball Sekaquaptewa; father of Caroline Huma, Wayne Perry Sekaquaptewa. Reference: American Indian Jewelry III: M-Z 2,100 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Yan Schaaf.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" Large Hopi Silvercrafts Guild Overlay storyteller cuff bracelet sterling silver. Amazing bracelet circa last quarter of the 20th century. Guaranteed Hopi Made, unsure of artist. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with appropriate wear but no damage.

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Wolf Howling at the moon Hopi Overlay belt buckle sterling silver. Hallmarked clearly with a chiseled H or I. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits a 1.75" wide belt. No issues, some expected wear. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures.

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Riley Polequaptewa Hopi Overlay turtle belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits a 1.25" wide belt. No issues, some expected wear. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures.

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Preston Monongye Hopi Sterling silver turquoise coral bear tufa cast belt buckle. Solid sterling silver tested with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits a 1.5" wide belt. No issues, some expected wear. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.25" Andrew Saufkie Hopi Overlay bear pattern cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with the markings shown.. Weight and measurements in pictures. Some expected wear, no cracks or breaks. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. (Born 1946) This Hopi jeweler from the Bear Clan is recognized for his exquisitely designed and executed overlay metal work. His lineage includes other well known jewelers such as his father Paul Saufkie, Sr and his brother, Lawrence Saufkie. Andrew Saufkie‘s work has been featured in Theda Bassman‘s book The Beauty of Hopi Jewelry (1992), Barton Wright‘s two versions of Hallmarks of the Southwest (1989, 2000) as well as Gregory Schaaf‘s American Indian Jewelry I 1200 Artist Biographies. Andrew Saufkie first became active making jewelry in 1971.

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Greg Naseyouma Hopi Overlay stud earrings sterling silver. Great earrings with no issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, any marks detected, weight, and measurements will be shown in the pictures. Greg Naseyouma is a master Hopi silversmith known for his intricate overlay jewelry, particularly earrings and buckles. He is an "unworn" artist who creates pieces with symbolic representations of Kachina dancers, rain clouds, and other traditional Hopi motifs. He was noted for working with both sterling silver and 14K gold, often using a technique where designs are layered on top of each other to create depth and detail.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" Norman Honie Jr Hopi overlay wave/water cuff bracelet sterling silver . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with markings shown. Weight and measurements in pictures. Some expected wear, no cracks or breaks.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" Mark Tawahongva Hopi Overlay Kokopelli cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with markings shown. Weight and measurements in pictures. Some expected wear, no cracks or breaks. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Mark Tawahongva (1948- ) was born at the Hopi Third Mesa village of Hotevilla, Arizona. He learned to make traditional style Hopi jewelry at the Hopi Silvercraft Cooperative Guild. In addition to being a jeweler, Tawahongva is a musician. He plays the bass fiddle in a band. The artist‘s hallmark is a small set of rabbit ears and the initials MT.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" Large Vintage Hopi or Navajo Overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with illegible markings shown. Weight and measurements in pictures. Some expected wear, no cracks or breaks. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. Howard Sice (Hopi - Laguna) Sterling silver waterweb turquoise cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with sterling mark. Weight and measurements in pictures. Nice bracelet from the last quarter of the 20th century with no issues. Collected, but never worn it seems. Howard Sice (Hopi - Laguna) Arizona, USA Native American jewelry artist. He is self taught. Over his career, he has been the recipient of countless awards, including Best of Show and 1st Place. He was raised on the Laguna Pueblo of Paraje but split time with relatives in Hopi so his work displays strong influences from both cultures. He served twenty years in the Air Force inclusive of a year in Vietnam. While in the service he obtained a degree in a special area of medical research (lab work). While still in the service, in 1972, he started working in jewelry in 1972. He has added to his skills over the years. It was once he started engraving in 1985 that his metal work became distinctly identifiable. I love that he still does small, dainty pieces that are affordable to virtually anyone. I purchased a pair of his earrings in an airport store in Denver 25 years ago for myself without knowing who he was. I still love them and wear them regularly. He has fairly recently started working with several very interesting materials. The first is Niobium. I probably shouldn‘t even mention it given I sold out of the pieces I bought before I got a chance to post them but I will get more at some point. Niobium is a metal that, when oxidized, can take on some beautiful colors. The other metal Howard is working in is Argentium silver. Standard Sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Argentium is classified as Sterling as it still has a 92.5% silver content but a small portion of the copper has been replaced by Germanium. The result is startling. There are a number of advantages to the artist in how they can work with the material but to the end user (and me) the difference is the huge reduction is tarnishing. The finished work also is amazingly bright, noticeably more so than even the most polished standard Sterling. Argentium requires makers (artists) be registered with them to utilize the distinct hallmark of a flying unicorn. Howard is a registered user and is moving over to the use of Argentium almost exclusively. I will mark on each piece if it is Argentium. Artist may USE Argentium without registration but may not use the hallmark. I had some work by Myron Panteah that I‘m all but certain was Argentium but was not hallmarked as such. Howard‘s business is a family affair with both his wife, Patricia and daughter being heavily involved. His daughter is an accomplished silversmith. They are lovely people and I really enjoyed their company this year (2017) at Prescott Indian Market.

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6.1" Vintage Hopi Silvercraft guild overlay bangle sz4 ring sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with Hopi guild mark, looks like another picto-hallmark on the bracelet, illegible.. Weight and measurements in pictures.

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Benjamin Mansfield Hopi Overlay belt buckle geometric rug design sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) buckle with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits up to a 1" belt. No issues, some expected wear, marked as shown. Benjamin‘s career began is 1983. He is an amazing artist and creates some of the most beautiful pieces of traditional designed Hopi. He learned at the Guild and is the son of Vernon Mansfield.

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Benjamin Mansfield Hopi Overlay belt buckle bear paw design sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) buckle with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits up to a 1 1/8" belt. No issues, some expected wear, marked as shown. Benjamin‘s career began is 1983. He is an amazing artist and creates some of the most beautiful pieces of traditional designed Hopi. He learned at the Guild and is the son of Vernon Mansfield.

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c1970 Navajo or Hopi Overlay bolo tie round sterling silver. Solid sterling silver slide and tips (tested). Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo with no issues. 35" long. No detectable markings.

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Pat Tewawina Hopi Sterling silver belt buckle Long Haired Kachina overlay . Solid sterling silver (tested) buckle with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits a 1.5" belt. No issues, some expected wear, marked as shown.

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Robert Lomadapki Hopi Overlay belt buckle Bear paw design sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) buckle with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits up to a 1.25" belt. No issues, some expected wear, marked as shown. I believe this was collected and never worn.Robert Lomadapki was born in 1942 at Hotevilla on Hopis Third Mesa. In the 1970s he was part of a program at the Museum of Northern Arizona where he was able to collaborate and study along with Duayne Maktima and Victor Beck under the mentorship of Jake Brookings. He is known for making Hopi overlay jewelry since the 1970s.In 2008, Robert Lomadapki (1942-2015) was named an “Arizona Living Treasure for his dedicated work in education in the Native American community.  Not only was he a talented artist, he was an educator and a gallery owner who spent his time encouraging and promoting the careers of young artists.  He spent the last years of his life in the Applied Indigenous Studies department at Northern Arizona University as a traditional knowledge scholar.  He was also the owner and operator of Isvaki Gallery in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Leon Lomakema Hopi Overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested), Circa last quarter of the 20th century... No damage extremely high quality vintage bracelet with the artists hallmark shown.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Verden Mansfield Hopi Overlay cuff bracelet Eagle Dancer sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested), Nice old bracelet from the last quarter of the 20th century.. No damage extremely high quality vintage bracelet with the artists hallmark shown. Verden began making jewelry in 1970 and is considered a Master silversmith as evident from this bracelet.

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Vintage J Hopi or Navajo sterling silver bear paw overlay belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures . Marked as shown, fits up to a 1.5" belt.

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Gene Pooyouma Hopi 14k gold sunface Sterling silver belt buckle in overlay style. Solid sterling silver and 14k gold(tested) with weight and measurements in the pictures. Fully functional with age appropriate wear, no damage unless noted. Marked as shown, fits up to a 1" belt.

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Bernard Dawahoya (1936-2010) Hopi Overlay Kachina pin collection sterling silver. High quality, guaranteed authentic, collected and never worn with little to no wear. I was careful stacking them for the photos and they went straight into individual bags after the photos. These are a very fine and rare examples of why Bernard Dawahoya is one of the more celebrated Hopi silversmiths. Selling the 10 pins shown as there are no others. None of these have any damage or significant wear, they are al signed as shown. They range from 2.5"-3 1/8" tall each and average 14.7 grams each as the 10 are shown on a scale 147 grams. Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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sz5 Lg Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi Overlay long ring sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, marked as shown. Hopi artist Manuel Hoyungowa. c:(1953-2011). He began his career in jewelry in 1970 and presented his work at the Inter Tribal Ceremonial in Gallup, NM. He learned the technique of silver overlay from his grandfather, Preston Monongye and also studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts, in Santa Fe, NM. He was not only a talented jeweler, but also a Hopi Prophet, religious leader and author. He wrote "Cry of the Earth Statement" a Hopi prophecy message, which he delivered to the United Nations General Assembly and Re-submitted 11/23/93.

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Vintage Hopi Overlay reversible sterling silver pendant on watch fob necklace. No damage or issues. 25" long necklace, well made necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage. Necklace and pendant solid sterling silver. Pendant is Hopi made with no markings, necklace is older factory made likely from the first quarter of the 20th century.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 5.5" Lomayoosi Hopi Jonah Hill Tufa Cast sterling cuff bracelet silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver. No issues, appears unworn, for a very small wrist, but could be taken up to 6" or so.

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Chalmers Day Hopi Overlay belt buckle sterling silver kokopelli designs. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures, some expected wear with no damage. Chalmers was born October 24, 1956 in Keams Canyon, Arizona. Chalmers was given the Hopi name Dap-Hong-Va, and was born to the Corn and Water Clans. He is the grandson of Robert Satala, Sr., one of the Hopis earliest silversmiths and a merchant on the First Mesa in Arizona. Chalmers Day learned his art from the Hopi master, Preston Monongye. As Dr. Gregory Schaaf in his book, American Indian Jewelry Artist Biographies states: “Chalmers specializes in very detailed and sophisticated designs in the overlay technique. The quality of his artistry is exceptional. His compositions combine village scenes, cornfields, kachinas and more in a single piece. His jewelry takes one on a journey into the Hopi world. His designs portray the life of the Hopi, their migrations, ceremonies and spiritual figures. He is recognized as one of the greatest overlay jewelers in history. In 1976, Chalmers participated in one of Prestons jewelry classes. Preston continued to advise Chalmers in his jewelry craft. Like the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Indians were the benefactors of the Spaniards silversmith tradition. While the two nations influences are evident in the art of the other, Hopi jewelry artists sought to distinguish themselves from other Southwestern Indian jewelry artists. Beginning just before WWII, Hopi Indian jewelry artists have developed a characteristic style, one that uses few stones but intricate overlay design work. Today Chalmers Day is the most well-known Hopi jewelry artists. Day has been creating jewelry since 1972.

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sz10.5 Steven Pooyouma Kuyvaya Hopi overlay ring sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or significant wear. circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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sz8.5 Hopi 14k gold high grade turquoise ring Native American. Weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or detectable wear. Very high quality work, I could not figure out the hallmark, but believe it‘s Hopi made.

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Daniel Phillips Hopi Overlay Large pendant on 28" handmade necklace. Both the pendant and the necklace are amazing and made by the same artist. No issues with either. Very high quality with no issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. Approximately 40 years old and possibly unworn.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Willie Archie Talahaftewa Hopi sterling silver Turtle cuff bracelet Overlay. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver. Hallmarked as shown, no issues.

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Lawrence Saufkie Hopi (1935-2011) Overlay pendant/pin raincloud/corn design sterling silver with sturdy and high quality 26" necklace. No damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver c1970‘s. Marked as shown. Lawrence had been a silversmith for over 60 years and his work has been featured in numerous publications and collected by museums such as the Heard Museum, Phoenix, the Museum of Northern Arizona, and the Peabody Museum, Harvard University.

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Vintage Mid Century Hopi or Navajo Sterling silver belt buckle w/overlay design. Solid sterling silver with weight and other measurements in the pictures. Unmarked

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.25" Tony Kyasyousie Hopi Overlay turquoise/coral watch cuff bracelet sterling. Solid sterling silver guaranteed, weight and measurement in pics. Wind up Caravelle watch in working condition. Both stones with old fractures, secure in bezels.

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Floyd Namingha Lomakuyvaya Hopi overlay pendant/necklace sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver, 24" necklace. Floyd Namingha Lomakuyvaya, is a well known Hopi artist. Floyd was born in 1940 at Shungopavi, AZ and is Hopi Bear Strap Clan. He has been working as an artisan since 1969 and he shows his work at the Monongya Gallery on 3rd Mesa. This

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Marvin Lomaheftewa Hopi Overlay high grade turquoise sterling silver belt buckle. Solid sterling silver with weight and other measurements in the pictures. Fully functional vintage condition with minimal wear.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.8" Hopi overlay geometric pattern cuff bracelet sterling silver, Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver with no issues, Marked as shown, unresearched due to time limitations.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6" Bernard Dawahoya Hopi overlay quail cuff bracelet sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver. no issues.Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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c1960‘s Bernard Dawahoya Hopi Overlay bolo tie Deer sterling silver. Solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pics. 38" long Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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c1970 Michael Sockyma Silver Hopi Overlay large Hair Barrette . No Damage, solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pics. Michael Sockyma Sr. Michael is from the Hopi village of Hotevilla. He learned the art of overlay at Hopicraft and later worked for them. He is a member of the Corn clan. He has won multiple awards for his outstanding overlay jewelry. Was born in 1942 and began his career in 1965.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" Stacey Josytewa Hopi Overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. No issues, solid sterling, weight and measurements in pictures.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" Beauford Dawahoya (1938-1998) Hopi overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. Solid sterling silver, nice. No issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. Collected about 45 or so years ago worn little if any. Hopi artist Beauford (Beuford) Dawahoya (1938-1998) is the brother of Bernard Dawahoya. He was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His beautiful clean designs along with the precise texturing he worked into the negative areas of his pieces, made his work easily recognizable and very collectable. He lived and worked on the Hopi reservation. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. John Coochyumptewa Hopi 18k/ Sterling bear cuff bracelet overlay style. Solid 18k bear, rest sterling silver guaranteed, weight and measurement in pics. Lightly worn contemporary cuff bracelet

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7.5" Virgil Thomas Hopi Overlay turtles large cuff bracelet sterling silver. Solid sterling silver, nice. No issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. Collected about 45 or so years ago worn little if any. Virgil Thomas (1948-1986) Virgil Thomas became an active silversmith in 1972 and continued until his early death in 1986. His specialty was the traditional Hopi silver overlay technique promoted by the Hopi Arts & Crafts Co-op Guild which was formed in 1947, after World War II, when returning Hopi servicemen were trained at a silversmithing school founded under the G.I. bill. The late Paul Saufkie, Sr. was the technical instructor and the late Fred Kabotie, noted Hopi artist and designer, taught design. Although many techniques of silver work were used, the overlay style gradually emerged as the dominate style. This simple, unique, elegant jewelry is now considered essentially the Hopi style of jewelry. The Guild‘s purpose is to produce, purchase, promote, and sell handcrafts and jewelry. The Hopi Arts and Crafts Co-op Guild has its own building on Second Mesa, Arizona, next to the Hopi Cultural Center & Museum. Any craftsman, potter, basket maker, weaver or silversmith can have his or her work displayed and sold there. Half the building is devoted to work benches and supplies for the silversmiths. With only a 14-year career, Virgil Thomas could not have been overly productive so his jewelry is probably relatively rare. He was Corn Clan from the Third Msa village Oraibi. His hallmark signature is a V for Virgil and T for Thomas with the V placed over the T. He was included in the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 2002 exhibit "Jewel of the Southwest" and he is represented in that museum‘s collection.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.25" Gerald (Honwytewa) Lomaventema Hopi Overlay cuff bracelet turquoise/coral. Solid sterling silver. Will fit up to a 6.25" wrist, gap size and other measurements in pictures. No damage. Very high quality piece with no issues.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7 1/8" Tony Kyasyousie Hopi overlay cuff bracelet silver with turquoise. Solid sterling silver. Will fit up to a 7 1/8" wrist, gap size and other measurements in pictures. No issues.

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c1960 c-31 Eldon James Hopi arrowhead form bear head bolo tie. Solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pics (scale tared out with containter, weight shown is just the bolo). Fully functional with overall attractive appearance. 42" total length. No detectable markings. Cord is very old but intact and should stay that way with careful use.

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Gary and Elsie Yoyokiei Hopi large sterling bolo tie in overlay style. Solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pics (scale tared out with containter, weight shown is just the bolo). Fully functional with overall attractive appearance. 38" total length. Yoyokie, Gary and Elsie Gary and Elsie Yoyokie live on Third Mesa, Arizona at Kykotsmovi on the Hopi reservation. During their distinguished careers as silversmiths, the Yoyokies have won many awards at major shows and exhibits, including the Santa Fe Indian Market, where their unique jewelry has won dozens of ribbons, including Best of Division awards. The Yoyokies were selected as Fellowship winners by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts in 1993 in recognition of their beautifully designed and crafted silverwork. They were also honored by the Museum of Northern Arizona, which presented the Yoyokies with the Charles Loloma Award of Excellence. They have won many ribbons, including Best of Division at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market, Best of Show at the Twin Cities Indian Market in Minneapolis, as well as awards from the Eight Northern Pueblos Indian Arts and Crafts Exhibit, the Sedona Hopi Show, the Lawrence, Kansas Museum of Anthropopogy Indian Arts Show, the American Indian Art Festival in Dallas and numerous other major shows.

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Loren Phillips Hopi overlay bear themed belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pics. Fully functional, with appropriate wear as shown in the pictures. Hopi artist Loren Phillips is not only a master jeweler, but a renowned carver of Hopi Katsinas. He began his career in the 1970‘s.

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Norman Honie Sr Hopi overlay blue gem turquoise thunderbird pendant/pin sterling. Nice vintage (third quarter of 20th century) pendant, no issues. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Norman Honie Sr. was born in the 1920s at Hano, First Mesa, Hopi Pueblo in Arizona. He learned his craft at the Hopi Silvercraft Cooperative Guild and began making jewelry in the 1960s. He was also a katsina doll carver. He was the recipient of numerous awards including a first place award at the Hopi Show at the Museum of Northern Arizona in 1967. His work is in museum collections and has been published in Arizona Highways (June, 1971). Norman Honie Sr. signed with the sun symbol of the Hopi Crafts Guild on one earring and Honie‘s hallmark of a spider on the other.

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Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi Large sterling silver dancer pendant in overlay style. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. Fully functional and attractive vintage piece in good condition with no significant issues, but some expected wear. Manuel Hoyungowa (ca. 19532011) Hopi Tribe was from the village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa and has been an active silversmith at Hopi Pueblo since the 1970s. His hallmark is a strong raincloud. Although he has produced some jewelry with coral and turquoise, more in the style of Navajo work, Hoyungowa is a master silversmith which is evident in his traditional Hopi silver overlay technique jewelry. Hoyungowa actually learned silver overlay technique from Preston Monongye (his uncle and another famous Hopi artisan) and the Institute Of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More History: The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (a government department) and the Hopi Tribe collaborated on the formation of the Hopi Silvercraft Guild in 1949 and noted Hopi artist Fred Kabotie became the manager. It was then that Hopi overlay jewelry found it acceptance. Hopi overlay technique involves cutting out the desired design in one piece of silver and overlaying that onto another piece that has been incised and oxidized. Polishing is accomplished with steel wool which results in a matte rather than a shiny surface.

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Floyd Namingha Lomakuyvaya Hopi Overlay bolo tie sterling silver. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics (scale tared out with containter, weight shown is just the bolo). No damage, sterling tips and bolo slide. Hallmarked as shown. Exremely high quality. From huge collection so well preserved, 40" total length.

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Cedric Navenma Kuwaninvaya Hopi Overlay bolo tie sterling silver. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics (scale tared out with containter, weight shown is just the bolo). No damage, sterling tips and bolo slide. Hallmarked as shown. Exremely high quality. From huge collection so well preserved, 42" total length.

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Lambert Poseyesva Hopi overlay dangle earrings sterling. Solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pics. No issues. Marked as shown in the pictures.

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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Silver David Tsikewa fetish jar.   4.75" tall x 3 5/8" wide x 716 grams.   4 very well carved fetishes on the exterior of the box, one loose fetish as shown inside the box, and one fetish inside the lid.   I was told by an extremely reliable source that these fetish's should be attributed to David Tsikewa (1915-1971), which makes perfect sense.  These are amazing, I‘ve sold millions of dollars worth of Native American jewelry and never once suggested one belonged in a museum.   This is 100% a museum piece.   Amazing piece likely from the third quarter of the 20th century.    This is originally from Manny Goodman's private collection, owner of Covered Wagon Trading Post, Albuquerque, NM on Old Route 66, he had been dealing in and collecting Native American art since the 1940's.  I have no paperwork to verify this but would stake my life on it's authenticity. Preston Monongye, Hopi Pueblo Jeweler Hopi Pueblo artist Preston Monongye hallmark signature."Preston Monongye‘s jewelry is among the most sought after and highly valued of all Native American jewelry, rivaled only by his neighbor Charles Loloma, Lee Yazzie, and a small circle of other top artists. "His birth in 1927 remains shrouded in mystery. In 1934 during the Great Depression, his birth mother, reportedly a California Mission Indian woman from Los Angeles, visited the Hopi village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa. For some unknown reason, she left little Preston with a powerful Hopi Wutsim Priest, David Monongye, and his wife Nora. They adopted Preston and raised him as a Hopi. Grandfather David once explained to me. ‘Hopi is a philosophy, a way of life, meaning the ‘People of Peace.‘ You may be red, white, yellow, or black-it doesn‘t matter-if you‘re ‘Person of Peace‘-you‘re Hopi. In this spirit, Preston was raised in a very traditional Hopi family who were fine artists: jewelers, textiles weavers, basketmakers, and wood carvers. In 1934, at the age of seven, Preston Monongye moved from Los Angeles to Hopi Pueblo. His father was Hispanic. His mother was a California Mission Indian. A Hopi family from Hotevilla, AZ, Nora and David Monongye, highly respected traditional elders, adopted him. Living in Hopi Pueblo was a dramatic change from being in urban LA during the great Depression. They supported themselves by growing vegetable gardens. Young Preston was introduced to the world of Kachina and ceremonial dancers, which had a profound influence on his art. By age nine, he became an apprentice to his uncle, Gene Pooyama, a master silversmith, and painter. Preston also learned much about traditional Hopi lifeways. For a decade he enjoyed this peaceful way of life. "As a child, Katsinas gave little Preston a bow, arrows, and a lightning stick, like other Hopi boys. Preston was initiated into the Hopi Katsina Society. While sitting in Grandfather David‘s kiva, he learned to carve and weave by watching Hopi priests. Preston was nine when he helped Grandfather David melt silver coins to make jewelry. He learned traditional techniques of Hopi silversmiths practiced by David and their neighbors, Ralph Tawangyawma, Dan Katchongva, and Allen Pooyouma. They were known for silver ingot, hand wrought, heavy stampwork and twist wire jewelry set with high quality, natural turquoise. Preston emerged in the mid-60s and 70s as a top designer of what he dubbed, "The New Jewelry." Preston made many contributions to the Indian art world. In 1970, he served on the Board of the Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, NM He lectured widely at schools, organizations, and conferences. Preston won many awards at Indian art shows. Lee Yazzie, the respected Navajo Jeweler, and collaborator with Preston, concluded: "Preston was a true artist."As a teenager, Preston left Hopi Pueblo to serve in the US military during World War II and was a Paratrooper and served as a medic in the South Pacific. Later he served in Korea."Preston‘s uncle, Gene Pooyouma, devoted the most time to helping him to make his first jewelry." Preston, born in 1927, died in 1991 at the age of 64 years. David Tsikewa (1915-1971) brought a previously unseen delicacy to the art of fetish carving. His pieces have a sweet, gentle quality that distinguishes them from the works of his contemporaries. Tsikewa came from a relatively small family by Zuni standards.  Lugya, his father and mother, had three other children, Lorna Quam (sister-in-law to famed jeweler Annie Gasper Quam), Ida Eriacho, and Sadie Epaloose.  Tsikewa and his wife Mary had eight children of their own: Bill, Delano, Lavina Kaskalla, Jennie, Rudolph (Rudy), David Jr., Marvin, and Annette. Born in 1915, David passed away from a heart attack in 1970. Tsikewa learned silversmithing from the renowned Horace Iule in about 1937 and appears on John Adair's 1940 census as a silversmith under the name David Siaekewa. He made inlay butterflies and by the late 1940s was known for special order items, particularly bolos and buckles, in which he used turquoise to work customers' names in channel inlay. Dude Kirk, Gallup, NM Indian trader, marketed most of Tsikewa's work at that time. In the mid-1940s, Ruth Kirk asked him to carve birds to be strung on necklaces, which was the beginning of Tsikewa's beautiful and delicate fetish necklaces. Although he never gave up silversmithing completely, and in later years did inlay for Hopi/Mission jeweler Preston Monongye, by the mid- to late­-1950s Tsikewa emphasized carving. He continued to make jewelry for Dude Kirk and Charles and Pat Kelsey, while also stringing and carving free-standing fetishes for Leon and Ruth Ingraham, the Kirks, C. G. Wallace, and Joe Tanner. In 1959 Tanner, who considers Tsikewa to have been his best friend at Zuni Pueblo, commissioned him to make the pieces for a chess set. One of Tsikewa's most elaborate creations ever, the set includes a board with inlaid squares of white shell and turquoise by Francis Leekya, the son of Leekya Deyuse. In 1966 Tanner organized the Heard Museum's Zuni Show, which featured Tsikewa's work. Tanner bought stringing fetishes from Tsikewa for a dollar apiece and had them custom-made into necklaces for buyers at the show. Tsikewa's daughter Lavina maintains that no one specifically taught him to carve, but his son Bill says that he was influenced by father-in-law Teddy Weahkee. Tsikewa at first worked with hand tools, but quickly converted to electric tools which enabled him to achieve the delicacy for which his carvings are known. Tsikewa earned his living almost exclusively through his art. According to his son he sometimes signed his fetishes with his cattle brand, a "spear D." A silver tag stamped "David" often adorned his fetish necklaces. David Tsikewa's fetishes range from fairly simple to quite detailed. His strung fetish birds display a unique angle to the wing that distinguishes them from birds made by the rest of his family. His four-footed creatures give the impression that they are coming to a quick stop. Most have darkened, drilled eyes and few have bundles. In almost all cases, Tsikewa's approach is exemplified by beautiful polishing. He also carved animals that were uncommon for the time, producing probably the largest menagerie of any carver in his era. On rare occasions Tsikewa, like some of his peers, created detailed human figures. Today, David Tsikewa's family continues his tradition. His wife Mary made fetishes until her death in 1986. Their children all carved fetishes, and some even bested their father's work in juried art shows. This proud family heritage remains with Bill, Lavina, Jennie, and Annette, who still produce diverse, top-quality work. vbcrosby-consignment

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6 3/8" Darren Seweyestewa Hopi Overlay cuff bracelet sterling. Solid sterling with no damage or significant wear, weight and mearements in pics.

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Michael Sockyma Hopi Overlay bolo tie sterling bear paw 43" long, weight and measurements in pics, solid sterling. Hopi artist Michael Sockyma Sr. Michael is from the Hopi village of Hotevilla. He learned the art of overlay at Hopicraft and later worked for them. He is a member of the Corn clan and his hallmark is a corn plant, often with his connected initials MS. He has won multiple awards for his outstanding overlay jewelry. Was born in 1942 and began his career in 1965.

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Riley Polequaptewa Hopi Overlay bolo tie sterling bolo tie 40" long, weight and measurements in pics, solid sterling. Riley Polequaptewa has been an active silversmith since the 1970s. His specialty is the traditional Hopi silver overlay technique promoted by the Hopi Arts & Crafts Co-op Guild which was formed in 1947, after World War II, when returning Hopi servicemen were trained at a silversmithing school founded under the G.I. bill. The late Paul Saufkie, Sr. was the technical instructor and the late Fred Kabotie, noted Hopi artist and designer, taught design. Although many techniques of silver work were used, the overlay style gradually emerged as the dominate style. This simple, unique, elegant jewelry is now considered essentially the Hopi style of jewelry. The Guild‘s purpose is to produce, purchase, promote, and sell handcrafts and jewelry. The Hopi Arts and Crafts Co-op Guild has its own building on Second Mesa, Arizona, next to the Hopi Cultural Center & Museum. Any craftsman, potter, basket maker, weaver or silversmith can have his or her work displayed and sold there. Half the building is devoted to work benches and supplies for the silversmiths.

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20" Amazing vintage Hallmarked Native American turquoise necklace Hopi?. No issues, weight and measurements in pics, solid sterling. Obscured or partial hallmark shown in second pic. It came from a collection full of important pieces and the quality is phenomenal. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Watson Honanie Hopi 14k/Sterling belt buckle overlay style. Weight and measurements in pics. Unworn buckle with only the slightest wear. Watson Honanie Hopi Winner of Best of Class and Best of Division at the world famous Santa Fe Indian Market, Watson Honanie is the acclaimed innovator of gold overlay jewelry. His jewelry depicts tribal clans, Hopi villages, ceremonial dancers, and petroglyph images. He often incorporates gold, diamonds and gem grade turquoise in his pieces. Watsons mentor was his uncle, Fred Kabotie, manager of the Hopi Art and Crafts Guild. Watsons work is in the finest galleries in the country.

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36" c1950 Hopi or Navajo overlay bolo tie sterling. Solid sterling bolo slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pics. 36" long cord. No apparent markings.

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