Description
Weaver Selina Hopi Overlay Mudhead Kachina sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1" belt.
Weaver Selina (1944-) Hopi Pueblo, Hopituh Shi-nu-muWeaver Selina (Hopi, b. 1944) is a highly regarded jeweler from the village of Shungopavi at Second Mesa, Hopi Pueblo.
Career and Mentorship
Selina began his distinguished career in 1967 by working and studying at the renowned Hopicrafts shop. It was there that he received foundational training and mentorship from established masters, including the celebrated jeweler Bernard Dawahoya. This critical early work immersed him in the intricate, signature Hopi overlay technique.
Today, Selina is an established master craftsman. He operates his own retail outlet at Hopi Pueblo, where he not only sells his distinctive silver creations but also features the work of other talented Hopi artists. His career represents a direct lineage of the Second Mesa overlay tradition, honoring the past while maintaining an active role in the contemporary Hopi art community.
Biographical Reference: American Indian Jewelry 1,200 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf, p.285.
