The History of Hopi Jewelry - Arizona Highways

Leonard Shupla Hopi sterling pendant/pin. Weight and measurements in pics. Native American artist Leonard Shupla Jr. was a silversmith from Hopi Pueblo. His Southwest Indian Jewelry is collectible, and he often worked in Sterling Silver in a technique known as Hopi Silver Overlay. He signed with a hallmark of a cornstalk under a sun. We do not know his birth year, but he passed away in 1994. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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6.5" Arthur Allen Lomayestewa Hopi slim sterling cuff bracelet overlay style. Weight and measurements in pics. (Born circa 1960) Four examples of Lomayestewa‘s artistry are illustrated on page 224 of Gregory Schaaf‘s book American Indian Jewelry I 1,200 Artist Biographies. A member of the Bear Strap Clan, Lomayestewa‘s silver overlay work began roughly circa 1980, a yer when he won a second place ribbon at the Santa Fe Indian Market. His sense of design is both fluid and distinctive. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight<br>and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure<br>location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until<br>sold. If you look at pictures/description your question should be answered.<br>Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>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<br>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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6 7/8" Hopi Overlay Sterling cuff bracelet, fits up to a 6 7/8" wrist,<br>hallmarked as shown, unidentified by me.<br><br>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. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed<br>on a 6" woman‘s wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference<br>where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.

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7" Bernard Dawahoya (1936-2010) Hopi Overlay silver cuff bracelet. Marked in two places, great piece with no issues. Bernard Dawahoya (1936-2010) Master silversmith Bernard Dawahoya was born in 1936 in the Second Mesa village<br>of Shungopavi. A member of the Snow Clan, his Hopi name is Masaqueva, which<br>means “Wings of the Sun or “Little Sun. Bernard Dawahoya, was a master of many traditional Hopi arts, but focused on<br>silversmithing since his teens and making jewelry since the 1950s. He learned<br>from his uncles, Washington Talayumptewa and Sidney Sekakuku, and also took<br>classes at the Hopi Silver Craft Cooperative Guild. Eventually, Bernard Dawahoya returned to Shungopavi and opened his own shop, and<br>continued to exhibit at arts and craft shows. His masterful works are known for<br>their precise matting (texturing) in negative spaces, heavyweight silver, crisp designs, and bold traditional symbols, such as Mudheads, Hopi Snake Dancer, Crow<br>Mother, eagles, roadrunners and more; all reflect Hopi history, culture, and<br>beliefs. Beyond his skills with silver overlay, jewelry boxes and bowls, he<br>created textiles, paintings, Katsina dolls, and leatherwork. He also recorded<br>traditional Hopi dance songs in 2004, and was known as a prolific storyteller,<br>regaling admirers with the stories behind his designs.<br><br>His works are included in the collection at Harvard Universitys Peabody Museum<br>of Archaeology and Ethnology as well as at other museums from California to New<br>York and many private collections. In 1998 he was designated an Arizona Living<br>Treasure and enjoyed that distinction until his passing in 2010. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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Lewis Lomay (1913-1996) Hopi Modernist sterling belt buckle with turquoise. Weight and measurements in pics. Wear as shown including some to stone and bezel. Lewis Lomay was born in 1913 on the Hopi Reservation and began his fine arts career during the 30‘s in Albuquerque, NM. He studied painting at the Indian School under Florence Prentiss. His skill and love of painting brought him to Santa Fe where he began to innovate the traditional "flat" style. These innovations did not suit his teachers, so from there he moved on to making jewelry. From this point on in his career, Lomay became one of the best jewelers of his time. He worked and studied with Frank Patania in Santa Fe. He worked in both silver and gold, letting his influences range from traditional to European. His work became known for its innovation, and he is noted for being a designer ahead of his time. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn‘t answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn‘t an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I‘ve seen thousands of pieces xrf‘d to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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6.5" Marcus Coochwikvia Hopi Hopicrafts silver high grade turquoise cuff bracelet.Marcus Coochwikvia is of the Bear Clan and lives in the village of Mishongnovi at Second Mesa, Hopi Pueblo in Arizona. He has been a practicing silversmith since 1972.He has received awards from Santa Fe Indian Market and Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Arts and Crafts Fair. He is widely published. He started making jewelry at Hopi Crafts in 1973, learned this from my brother-in-law Glenn Lucas. He worked at Hopi crafts for about ten years and moved to Hopi Guild for two years where he worked with Roy Talahaftewa.Hopi winner at 2009 Santa Fe Indian Market. Marcus Coochwikvia; first place for his coordinated overlay jewelry set. Mr. Coochwikvia is an award winning silversmith who was taught his craft by Glen Lucas and Hopicrafts.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<br>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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Alaric Polequaptewa Sterling Hopi overlay silver cuff bracelet. No issues. 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<br>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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40.5" Casey Cuch sterling Hopi overlay concho belt. Very substantial 387 grams with no issues.. Very thick gauge silver. These pictures are really bad All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Adrian Sanchez Hopi warrior Kachina pendant. All hand done, no issues.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Loren Phillips Hopi overlay watch tips with Bulova Accutron. Selling what is shown, all fairly clean with some expected wear. Watch is currently untested, I know Accutron's take a special battery. I had some but can't find them.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. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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large Clement Honie Hopi overlay sterling Kokopelli earrings. From the last quarter of the 20th century, no issues. Measurements in pics. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Large Vintage Hopi Overlay Double sided spinner pendant/necklace. Very large and heavy pendant. Extremely high quality work on both the necklace and the pendant. Necklace links are soldered to the spinner bail of the pendant, so both likely made by the same silversmith. No apparent markings. 26" necklace

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Adrian Sanchez Hopi sterling warrior pendant, no issues.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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Joseph Harlan Hopi Overlay silver belt buckle. Fits a 1.5" belt, expected wear with no significant issues.

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Lewis Lomay (1913-1996) Hopi Modernist overlay goat belt buckle 53.3 grams, fits a 1" belt, possibly custom made for a capricorn.Lewis Lomay was born in 1913 on the Hopi Reservation and began his fine arts career during the 30's in Albuquerque, NM. He studied painting at the Indian School under Florence Prentiss. His skill and love of painting brought him to Santa Fe where he began to innovate the traditional "flat" style. These innovations did not suit his teachers, so from there he moved on to making jewelry.From this point on in his career, Lomay became one of the best jewelers of his time. He worked and studied with Frank Patania in Santa Fe. He worked in both silver and gold, letting his influences range from traditional to European. His work became known for its innovation, and he is noted for being a designer ahead of his time.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Milson Taylor Hopi Sterling/14k/peach agate pin. 1 7/8" x 1.5", Solid 14k gold bezelMarked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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6.5" Augustine Mowa Jr. Hopi silver cuff bracelet in overlay styleMarked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Marvin c Lomaheftewa Hopi silver cufflinks 7/8" wide, 10.7 grams.<br><br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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6.75" George Phillips Hopi Overlay Silver cuff bracelet 28mm wide. 54.9 grams.<br><br>Growing up in Northeastern Arizona, Phillips learned the craft from his fellow<br>artist brothers. With over 25 years of experience in working with silver, it's<br>easy to see the dedication in each of Phillips' pieces.<br><br>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.

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6" Duane Maktima Hopi 14k gold Multi-stone channel inlay cuff bracelet. 5" plus 1" gap, 6" total inside including gap. 25mm wide in center tapering down to 15mm on the tips, 10mm tall, 64.2 grams. Super clean with no detectable damage or wear inside or out. I don't believe it has ever been worn. Hallmarked by artist twice in interior, hallmarked 14k 3 times in interior.  This bracelet it composed of 14k gold, Gem Silica, Natural Australian Opal, Carnelian, Chalcedony, and Lapis Lazuli.   Duane Maktima was studying education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, when a dean suggested he switch his major to art. “ I thought it would be a hobby.” Growing up in tiny towns in Arizona under the tutelage of his Hopi and Laguna relatives, Maktima learned how to carve and paint, but these artworks were referred to as “blessings” and not art. The Dean, having seen Duane’s work was insistent. When Maktima first laid eyes on the jewelry in the jewelry lab, he says, “It was like my whole life flashed before my eyes, I was hooked.” It took a decade for Maktima to complete his degree. He left college to work as a resident artist at the nearby Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. At only 19 years old he was given a studio and stipend to make jewelry which was snapped up by visitors from around the world.  Eventually he embarked on a personal retreat from the pressure and spent 3 years at Laguna Pueblo. Maktima worked there as a survey helper and everyday he walked the country from Second Mesa to Black Mesa.  During these long walks he came to deeply appreciate his heritage and decided to complete his education. When he did return to university, it was an exciting time for Native American artists. His research into African and Indian art led him create spiritual based  pieces from beads, shell work mosaics, motifs from Hopi pottery, hollow silver tubes, gold , lapis, turquoise , and red coral. In 1982, Maktima,  received a second-ever fellowship from the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. He moved to Sante Fe a year later. An active community leader,  he has influenced many young people to pursue a career in art.  His brooches, buckles, and other exquisite jewelry have been featured in some of the best Native American galleries. In 1990, Northern Arizona University honored the artist with its 2000 Distinguished Alumni Artist Award, Distinguished Achievement Award, and member of the President’s Circle. Maktima credits his achievements to his education and his family. “I can hear grandpa saying, ‘You have really learned something. You’ve really excelled with what God gave you.’ ” According to his grandfather, the name “Maktima” means “searching for eagles.”

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Morris Robinson (1900-1987) Hopi Silver box with turquoise 3 1/8" x 2.25" x 1"<br>tall. 120.8 grams. Some expected wear and scratches shown. Morris Robinson<br>(1900-1987) is one of the most masterful goldsmith and silversmith producers,<br>who is from the Hopi and Third Mesa and born into the Snake Clan. His iconic<br>hallmark is the letter H and a snake representing his people and his clan.In the<br>1920’s Robinson’s deco designs became groundbreaking jewelry at the turn of the<br>century, which paved the way to be set apart from his peers. He became the most<br>influential artist in his time, including influencing the infamous Charles<br>Loloma and Kenneth Begay.In the first half of the twentieth century, Hopi<br>silverware resembled that of the neighboring Navajo. In the early years of his<br>career, Hopi silversmith Morris Robinson worked in that style, producing jewelry<br>and boxes for Vaughn’s Indian Shop, which later became Fred Wilson’s Trading<br>Post in Phoenix. This stamped box was made by Robinson and is the type marketed<br>by Wilson. Robinson would later become a recognized artist in the overlay<br>technique.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American<br>jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90%<br>(coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be<br>what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy),<br>rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets<br>if 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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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Rose Gold Channel inlay bracelet. Fits up to a 6 3/8" wrist, tapers from 20mm to 30mm wide. One of a kind bracelet, extremely rare example in gold. Preston Monongye did not work in a lot of gold, very few pieces have come to market ever, when they do they are crazy expensive. I personally had this machine tested on a $30,000+ XRF machine and it ranges from 40-43% gold (Averaging about 10k) which actually makes perfect sense. Since P Monongye didn't work with a lot of gold, the times he did were likely somewhat experimental. In this case it is somewhat obvious that he melted up some scrap gold, likely some that was brought to him by a customer or friend to make this which was likely a custom piece. The lowest gold content shot we took showed it at 48.13% copper, 40.08% gold, 8.18% silver, 3.49% zinc, and .12% Nickel.Preston Monongye (1927-1987) was an influential proponent of what he called “the new Indian art.” He wrote, “We may use old techniques, along with old designs taken from potsherds or pictographs, but then we redesign them or add innovations of our own.”Preston had an unconventional and late blossoming path to jewelry making. He served in two wars, worked in law enforcement, and was an employee for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It was later in life that he decided to dedicate himself full time to jewelry making, which was received numerous awards. He had always experimented with jewelry and craftsmanship, but did not receive acclaim until fully committing to his art. Preston primarily did the metalwork and design for his pieces, letting his friend and acclaimed lapidary artist Lee Yazzie do the inlay, and later allowing his son Jesse Monongye to do his lapidary work. His pieces are exhibited nationwide.Born in East Los Angeles, California, to Mexican and Mission Indian parents, Monongye was adopted by a Hopi family at age seven. He was raised Hopi, speaking the Hopi language and participating in the Katsina Society. At age nine, Monongye began apprenticeship with his uncle, the master silversmith and painter Gene Pooyama. “He taught me how to live the ‘Hopi way,'” Monongye recalled. Throughout his career, Hopi colors and images were prominent in Monongye’s work.But Monongye was adamant that Native jewelry not be bound by the past, explaining, “An old piece of philosophy given to me by my father and other men of the Hopi Mesas is, ‘If you can progress without hurting your tradition or your , you should do so.”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 and social life. 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 Snake-Sand Marked Pottery Piece with Pinecone Design. No cracks, chips, or restorations. TW75

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Vintage Hopi Overlay Sterling silver turquoise cuff bracelet, fits up to a 6.75" wrist, great looking older unmarked cuff. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. [Overlay] The technique called overlay is a technique that cuts out the design drawn on the silver plate and pastes it on the underlying silver to create a three-dimensional pattern. Works combined with stampwork and cutting can also be seen, and beautiful Hopi jewelry using overlay techniques that have been improved to perfection has left m

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sz4 Bernard Dawahoya (1936-2010) Hopi Overlay silver ring 6.8 grams, clean on<br>all sides with no issues.<br><br>Bernard Dawahoya<br>(1936-2010)<br><br>Master silversmith Bernard Dawahoya was born in 1936 in the Second Mesa village<br>of Shungopavi. A member of the Snow Clan, his Hopi name is Masaqueva, which<br>means “Wings of the Sun” or “Little Sun”.<br><br>Bernard Dawahoya, was a master of many traditional Hopi arts, but focused on<br>silversmithing since his teens and making jewelry since the 1950’s. He learned<br>from his uncles, Washington Talayumptewa and Sidney Sekakuku, and also took<br>classes at the Hopi Silver Craft Cooperative Guild.<br><br>Eventually, Bernard Dawahoya returned to Shungopavi and opened his own shop, and<br>continued to exhibit at arts and craft shows. His masterful works are known for<br>their precise matting (texturing) in negative spaces, heavyweight silver, crisp<br>designs, and bold traditional symbols, such as Mudheads, Hopi Snake Dancer, Crow<br>Mother, eagles, roadrunners and more; all reflect Hopi history, culture, and<br>beliefs. Beyond his skills with silver overlay, jewelry boxes and bowls, he<br>created textiles, paintings, Katsina dolls, and leatherwork. He also recorded<br>traditional Hopi dance songs in 2004, and was known as a prolific storyteller,<br>regaling admirers with the stories behind his designs.<br><br>His works are included in the collection at Harvard University’s Peabody Museum<br>of Archaeology and Ethnology as well as at other museums from California to New<br>York and many private collections. In 1998 he was designated an Arizona Living<br>Treasure and enjoyed that distinction until his passing in 2010. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 4 Ring.

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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Silver turquoise, coral, and Jet<br>scary monster bracelet. 1 11/16" (44mm) wide, 1 1/8" (29mm) gap, fits up to a 6<br>3/16" (157mm) wrist. 92.5 grams. Incredible design, quality, and . A work of art<br>by anyone's standards, one of a kind piece. <br>Recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing himself in “the<br>new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to create a<br>contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with stones that<br>often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse. Monongye<br>taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on<br>contemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his<br>jewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in<br>Flagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.

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1970's Marcus Coochwykvia Hopi Overlay sterling necklace. 16" total length<br>including the 2.75" center pendants length. 15.9 grams total.<br><br>Marcus Coochwykvia<br><br>(Born circa 1952) A member of the Bear clan, this jeweler marks his jewelry with<br>both his initials and with a bear paw. Marcus Coochiwikvia's Hopi heritage is<br>easily revealed by this dedication to creating extraordinarily well designed<br>overlay work in both gold and silver.<br><br>Trained to make jewelry first by Glen Lucas, then Roy Talahaftewa and through<br>his association with Hopicrafts, Marcus has routinely won Indian market<br>competitions. Rightly, this metal artist is included in all books covering<br>American Indian jewelry.<br><br>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<br>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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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Silver turquoise and coral<br>cobblestone inlay bracelet. 1 7/8" (48mm) wide, 1 1/8" (29mm) gap, fits up to a<br>6.25 " (159mm) wrist. 125.2 grams. Incredible design, quality, and . A work of<br>art by anyone's standards, one of a kind piece. <br>Recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing himself in “the<br>new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to create a<br>contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with stones that<br>often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse. Monongye<br>taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on<br>contemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his<br>jewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in<br>Flagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.

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sz7.5 Steve Wikviya LaRance Hopi Tufa cast ring. No issues.Master Hopi silversmith Steve Wikviya LaRance was born 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona but spent part of his childhood with his grandparents in the Hopi village of Moencopi. At Hopi he learned the traditional Hopi arts and those ceremonial designs are a part of his distinctive tufa cast jewelry today. Steve says "When we create art, we share a piece of ourselves with the world."Steve’s distinctive, tufa-cast jewelry uses traditional Native symbols, like petroglyphs, dragonflies, kachina figures and water signs, in creative contemporary ways. His designs are inspired by historical cast jewelry and other old techniques.After becoming a painter, then a sculptor, he now does jewelry that is beautifully designed and impeccably executed. He gathers the semi-hard volcanic tufa from the Hopi Reservation. "I was able to find the site where Charles Loloma used to get his tufa," he says, happily. It is finer-grained than that found elsewhere. Constantly seeking the best is a signature concept of Steve LaRance and his jewelry. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 7 Ring.

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Wallie Sekayumptewa (1917-2003) Hopi Reed Clan Silver overlay snake bracelet<br>1.5" gap, fits up to 6 7/8" wrist (including gap) 1" wide, 38.6 grams. This is<br>an older bracelet circa mid 20th century. There is not etching in the<br>background, which some of the early artist did not do.<br><br>Wallie Sekayumptewa (1917-2003) Reed Clan<br>Wallie produced jewelry from 1948 to 1967, when he ceased working due to<br>impaired eyesight, he was an early innovator in silver overlay technology at the<br>Hopi Guild in the late 1940s. The Hopi Arts & Crafts Co-op Guild was formed in<br>1947, after World War II, when returning Hopi servicemen were trained at a<br>silversmithing school founded under the G.I. bill. The late Paul Saufkie, Sr.<br>was the technical instructor and the late Fred Kabotie, noted Hopi artist and<br>designer, taught design. Although many techniques of silver work were used, the<br>overlay style gradually emerged as the dominate style. This simple, unique,<br>elegant jewelry is now considered essentially the Hopi style of jewelry.<br><br>Sekayumptewa originally made jewelry with turquoise but switched to the overlay<br>technique when the Hopi Arts & Crafts Co-op Guild was established (1947).<br><br>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. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed<br>on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference<br>where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.

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Nice old Hopi Native American pottery bowl. Nice old piece I believe from the<br>second quarter of the 20th century with no damage and little wear. 6.25" wide x<br>3" tall.<br>isshelf

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6.25" 1950's Ted Wadsworth Hopicrafts Hopi Overlay silver bracelet. Unusual bracelet and an early example of Ted Wadsworth's work.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)All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Men's Size 11 Ring.

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c1940's Hopi pottery bowl. Crca mid 20th century, unmarked, slight wear to top rim. No cracks, chips, or restorations. 4.75" wide x 2.25" tall.

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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Silver Spiderweb turquoise<br>bracelet. 1 5/16" (33mm) wide, 1 5/8" (42mm) gap, fits up to a 6 7/8" (175mm)<br>wrist. 82.6 grams. Incredible design, quality, and . A work of art by anyone's<br>standards, one of a kind piece. <br><br>Recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing himself in “the<br>new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to create a<br>contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with stones that<br>often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse. Monongye<br>taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on<br>contemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his<br>jewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in<br>Flagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.

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Vintage Hopi Tufa Cast Watch bracelet with turquoise and lapis. No issues,<br>illegible artists signature, fits up to a 6.25" wrist. Extremely unique and well<br>made.

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Vintage Hopi pottery jar. Very well painted with no damage or significant wear. 4 7/8" tall x 4.25" wide. Circa mid 20th century.

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30's-40's Hopi pottery bowl. Some wear shown, no cracks, chips, or restorations. 4.75" wide x 3 1/8" tall.

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Sidney Arawnaya Hopi Sterling pendant. 5.5 grams 1 5/8" tall with no damage and little wear.

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c1940's Hopi Shallow bowl. 6" x 1.5" with no damage or restorations, some minor<br>rim wear and wear to decorations.

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6.5"Hopi Overlay Sterling cuff bracelet. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist, arrow hallmark<br>shown unidentified by me.<br><br>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. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed<br>on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference<br>where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.

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Signed Vintage Hopi pottery bowl. Nice old piece circa mid 20th century with illegible to me signature. 7" x 5.75" x 2" deep, two tiny flakes to top rim, some overall wear. No large chips, no cracks, no restorations.

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Eldon Kalemsa Siwingyumptewa Sr Hopi Overlay Bracelet. Fits up to a 6.75" wrist. Hopi Silversmith Eldon Siwingyumptewa Kalemsa, Sr. of the Snow clan, who passed away in 1996. Stamped with his cloud monogram and a sunface. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Turquoise, Coral, shell and Jet<br>freeform bracelet. 45mm or 1.75" wide, fits up to a 6 3/8" (163mm) wrist<br>including the 1 1/8" gap 112.3 grams with no issues. Incredible design, quality,<br>and . A work of art by anyone's standards, one of a kind piece.  <br>Recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing himself in “the<br>new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to create a<br>contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with stones that<br>often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse. Monongye<br>taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on<br>contemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his<br>jewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in<br>Flagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.

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Hopi Sterling silver Overlay rams head bolo tie. Tips and bolo are solid sterling silver in a hand engraved style called overlay. 2 1/8" wide bolo. Picto hallmark and sterling mark on back, clean condition and functional 41 grams

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Large Hopi Sterling overlay style Bolo tie. 2" tall x 1.5" wide with no issues, tips and bolo are solid sterling, leather in good condition. 41.6 grams total weight.

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Vintage Hopi Silver Overlay cuff bracelet with stamped border. Circa mid 20th century, nice solid cuff with no issues. .All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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c1930 Hopi Pottery Collection. Fresh from the Estate who's family owned Herring<br>Bros Curio Shop in San Angelo Texas that shut down in the 30's, it was a Native<br>American trading post from what I know. Selling the lot shown from the 1930's or<br>before. Largest pot is 5.5" wide x 3.25" tall. The mug has a hairline shown in<br>center of one pic, no other cracks, no chips, minor wear shown.<br>TW110

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c1940's Hopi silver/turquoise clip-on earrings. Very fabulous with strong springs on clips 1 1/8" wide, 16.3 grams with no issues. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Helen Naha (1922-1993) Feather Woman Hopi Pueblo Spider clan Ladle. 6.5" long x<br>4 1/16" wide with no damage or detectable wear. There are some numbers engraved<br>on the base and I'm not sure of their significance. They look like museum<br>collection inventory numbers but could be polished out if for some reason became<br>a distraction.<br><br>Helen Naha (1922-1993) Feather Woman was a member of the Spider Clan at Hopi<br>Pueblo Arizona. She was the daughter-in-law of Paqua Naha (the first Frog<br>Woman). She was married to Paqua’s son, Archie. At first, she followed the style<br>of her mother-in-law and her sister-in-law, Joy Navasie. She eventually<br>developed her own distinctive style, using black and red paint on a white slip<br>to create bold designs. Often, she would take the effort and time to polish the<br>inside of a bowl as well as the outside. Both of her daughters, Sylvia and<br>Rainy, as well as her granddaughter, Tyra Naha, have followed in her footsteps.<br>tw250

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3 Pairs Vintage Navajo/Hopi Sterling earrings. 29 grams total, largest 1.75" long. Largest missing backs which I removed from the other pair to show artists name in pic. No significant issues. The Stone in the large pair appears to be rose quartz.

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c1990 Hopi Mudhead Kachina Rattle. Nicer quality than most with the carved<br>feathers, unmarked. Guaranteed at least 25 years old. Good condition with no<br>breaks, one paint blemish on front as shown. 12.75" tall x 5.75" ear to ear,<br>sounds great.<br>tw209

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