The History of Hopi Jewelry - Arizona Highways

Loren Sakeva Kumauni hopi overlay Kachina for bolo tie sterling silver.   Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 40" long with no issues. Weight shown is the entire bolo. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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c1960 Vintage Navajo or Hopi sterling silver bolo tie with turquoise.   Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 42" long with no issues. Weight shown is the entire bolo. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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31" vintage Hopicrafts Hopi overlay sterling silver paperclip chain necklace. Selling the necklace shown in good condition with weight and measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 31" long necklace, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Michael Sockyma Hopi overlay kachina head belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century.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. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1" Vintage Hopi Guild overlay belt buckle sterling silver bird . Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.Hopi Guild hallmark, unsure of artists hallmark. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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7/8" Leroy Kewanyama Hopi Guild overlay belt buckle sterling silver . Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 7/8" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.Hopi artist Leroy Kewanyama began producing jewelry in the mid 1950's at the Hopi Guild. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1" Bernard Dawahoya Hopi overlay corn belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa third 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. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.25" Robert Lomadapki Hopi overlay belt buckle geometric sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.25" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.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. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Raymond Kyasyousie Hopi overlay kachinas belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.25" Joe Coochyumptewa Hopi overlay jumping deer belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.25" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Victor Coochwytewa Hopi overlay flute procession belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.5" belt.Master Hopi Silversmith, Waterhouse Clan – Shungopavi, Second MesaVictor 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. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1" Emery Holmes Hopi overlay Hopicrafts sterling silver corn belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1" Hopi Overlay Roadrunner sterling silver belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Unidentified hallmark, attributed to Hopi tribe. From an amazing collection of Hopi buckles/bolos purchased directly from the artists about 30 years ago. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Fermin Hawee Hopi overlay belt buckle geometric imagery sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1" Anderson Koinva Hopi overlay geometric pattern sterling silver belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Anderson Koinva was born in his home on Second Mesa on the Hopi Reservation on March 8, 1956. Many of the great Hopi jewelers come from Second Mesa. He was a Kachina carver first and still enjoys carving and painting. His father-in-law, Bernard Dawahoya (a renowned Hopi jeweler), taught Anderson the art of making jewelry and the famous overlay technique found mostly on Second Mesa. Anderson soon became known for his own beautiful silver overlay jewelry that represents various traditional Hopi symbols. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" vintage Hopi Overlay warrior kachina belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Illegible, unknown hallmark. Attributed to the Hopi tribe, from a large collection of Hopi buckles/bolos. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Karen Dale Navajo or Hopi sterling silver bear paw belt buckle . Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1" Emory Sekaquaptewa Hopi overlay deer/antelope belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.Emory Sekaquaptewa (December 28, 1928 – December 14, 2007) was a Hopi leader and scholar from the Third Mesa village of Hotevilla. Known as the "Noah Webster of the Hopi Nation," [1] he is best known for his role in compiling the first dictionary of the Hopi language. He became assistant professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Arizona in 1972, and was Professor in its Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology from 1990 to 2007. Emory received the 4th Annual Spirit of the Heard Award by the Heard Museum in October 2007.BackgroundEmory Sekaquaptewa was born in Hotevilla in the Third Mesa, on the Hopi Reservation of northern Arizona, in 1928. His birth was never formally noted so he took 28 December as his birthday for official purposes. He was believed to be the first Arizona Native American to attend West Point, and he later attended law school at the University of Arizona, graduating in 1970.He held various leadership positions within the village of Kykotsmovi, as well as positions on the Hopi Tribal Council and serving as a judge on the appellate division of the Hopi Tribal Court.Sekaquaptewa was at one time married to Beverly Sekaquaptewa, and was the son of Helen and Emory Sekaquaptewa Sr who met at the Phoenix Indian School about 1915. His mother's story was told in the book Me and Mine: The Life Story Of Helen Sekaquaptewa as told to Louise Udall, Published by University of Arizona Press, Tucson, 1969. His father was a farmer and tribal court judge.[6] Among his siblings were Abbott, longtime Tribal Chairman, and Marlene, a political leader and quilt maker.[6]Sekaquaptewa received the 4th Annual Spirit of the Heard Award by the Heard Museum on October 5, 2007, for his contributions to the Heard Mission: "To educate the public about the heritage and the living cultures and art of Native peoples, with an emphasis on the peoples of the Southwest."ScholarshipSekaquaptewa was the "Cultural Editor" on the Hopi Dictionary Project, which produced the first ever Hopi dictionary: Hopi Dictionary/Hopìikwa Lavàytutuveni: A Hopi–English Dictionary of the Third Mesa Dialect in 1998. The 900-page dictionary contains entries on 30,000 words, as well as a sketch of Hopi grammar. This dictionary is credited with playing an important role in revitalizing the Hopi language and took him thirty years to complete, since the language had no standard or received variant and is highly complex.He became assistant professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Arizona in 1972, and was Professor in its Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology from 1990 to 2007. As an academic, Sekaquaptewa was the coauthor of books and articles including a chapter on the Hopi concept of clowning called "One More Smile for a Hopi Clown".HopicraftsAbout 1961 Sekaquaptewa and his brother Wayne Sekaquaptewa opened Hopi Enterprises in Phoenix, a business which employed Hopi silversmiths to make overlay jewelry for sale. Two of the silversmiths hired were Harry Sakyesva and Bernard Dawahoya. In 1962 Emory and Wayne relocated the business to the village of Kykotsmovi at Third Mesa on the Hopi Reservation and renamed it Hopicrafts. The business developed its own designs and style of overlay and successfully competed with the Hopi Silvercraft Guild on Second Mesa. It employed many talented silversmiths while in operation. Pieces made in the shop all bore a shop hallmark of a conjoined capitol "H" and lowercase "C". Sekaquaptewa made silver jewelry that was hallmarked SEKAQUAPTEWA, his brother Wayne only occasionally made jewelry and shared the hallmark. Hopicrafts closed in 1983. His nephew Phillip Sekaquaptewa, son of Wayne Sekaquaptewa, was a talented silversmith and skilled at not only Hopi silver overlay technique but an original contemporary master of stone and silver flush inlay. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Philbert Poseyesva Hopi overlay belt buckle carved eagle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1" 1950's Allen Pooyouma Hopi overlay belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa mid 20th century.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—providing a further genesis and date range for these earrings (pg. 153, Hougart). Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1" Duane Maktima Hopi sterling silver bear form belt buckle in overlay style. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.Duane MaktimaEnjoy the legacy of handcrafted works of Duane Maktima. Duane's works are represented in many museum gift shops and finer galleries and shops who represent the best in quality and spirit of the refined Native American craftsman. A master Jeweler-Designer-Craftsman has created a niche/trademark that lives on as heirloom pieces for many distinguished patrons and collectors.Duane Maktima's work is the result of being an accomplished and award winning jeweler going on his Thirty-seventh year. That knowledge gained throughout those years is evident as his work represents a refinement only available by such accomplished hands.His mission has been to sustain integrity as a master craftsman and designer, striving only for the best. Duane is also deeply rooted as an advocate for the continuation and survival of the cultural arts within his native heritage of the southwestern pueblo people.Duane was a premiered artisan for the Chesapeake Gallery at the Grand Opening event of the National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC. 2004A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Ariz.(1981)-College of Creative Arts and recipient of two distinguished Alumni Awards-1990 "Jubilee Year"(100 year celebration) and 1999-"Millenia"(Year 2000-national celebration) Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.25" Loren Sakeva Kumauni Hopi Overlay butterfly belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.25" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.25" Emerson H Quannie Hopi overlay snake belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.25" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.25" Loren Sakeva Kumauni Hopi Overlay flying bird belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.25" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Arthur Yowitewa Hopi Overlay Corn/Mudhead Kachina sterling silver belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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sz5 vintage Hopi or Navajo sterling silver long turquoise overlay size 5 ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in photos, no significant issues, circa mid 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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sz14 Jonah Hill/Lomayoosi Designs Hopi sterling silver ring with nice turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in photos, no issues. circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Very clean ring about 20 years old in New old stock condition with an old price, his work is considerably more expensive now. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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6.25" Vintage Hopi Overlay Hopicrafts sterling silver cuff bracelet kokopelli's. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Great condition with age appropriate wear, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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6.5" Hyson Stephen Naseyoma Hopi water/waves cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in photos. Circa first to early last quarter of the 20th century.While I'm happy to connect with my customers, time is extremely scarce. I beg you to take the time to look through all of the photos as they should answer most questions regarding size/condition. There should be around 10 photos. If no marking is mentioned or photographed please assume that it's unmarked as is common with Native American jewelry of this era. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Victor Coochwytewa Hopi overlay pueblos belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 fourth quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.25" belt.Master Hopi Silversmith, Waterhouse Clan – Shungopavi, Second MesaVictor 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. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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vintage Watson Honanie Hopi turquoise bear paw sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.5" belt. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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3 Vintage Hopi Overlay stickpins sterling silver various artists. Selling the pin lot shown in good condition with weight and measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver.

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Vintage Hopi overlay bear pendant/pin-brooch sterling silver. Selling the pendant shown in good condition with weight and measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Unidentified Hopi pueblo artist.

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vintage Eddie Scott Jr Hopi overlay kachina face sterling silver bolo tie.   Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 45" long with no issues. Weight shown is the entire bolo.Eddie Scott Kohtalawva is from the same clan as Charles Loloma, a master of Indian jewelry, and so Eddie inherited Loloma's innovative inlay work, which was not seen in Hopi jewelry at the time, even though he was a Hopi. He continues to create pieces with unique designs that combine overlay work and inlay work.Eddie Scott Kohtalawva: Born August 11,1947, Tuba City, ArizonaHe began working as a Hopi jeweler in 1976, and won several ribbons at the Gallup Inter Tribe Arts & Crafts Show and the Santa Fe Indian Market in the 1980s.

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Bernard Dawahoya Hopi Overlay Kachina pendant/pin sterling silver w/bolo tips. Selling the pendant shown in good condition with measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Very unusual piece.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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Gilbert Andress Tyma Hopi overlay bear paw belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.75" belt.

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Frieda Santiago (Hopi, 1913-1989) big sterling silver belt buckle . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 2" belt.

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6.2" Duane Maktima Hopi sterling silver abstract modernist cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, with weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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Leroy Kewanyama Hopi Large overlay pendant/necklace with coral sterling silver. Selling the necklace shown in good condition with measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. 25" long. Leroy C. Kewanyama (1922-1997) was born at Shungopavi Village, Second Mesa, on the Hopi Reservation on October 14, 1922. As an adult, he moved to Winslow, Arizona, where he made a career of carving Katsina dolls and painting images of katsina dances. He also made jewelry in the Hopi silver overlay style. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Works by Kewanyama are in the Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation in New York; Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff; Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe; and in the National Park Service, Department of Interior in Washington, DC. Exhibits of his art have been featured at the Arizona State Museum of the University of Arizona in Tucson; Hastings College Art Center in Hastings, Nebraska; the Museum of the American Indian in New York; the Philbrook Art Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and the Peabody Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. These collections and exhibits of his work are testimony to his significance as an early Hopi artist.

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Vintage Hopi Overlay Hopicrafts sterling silver sunface belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.25" belt.

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1950's Ted Wadsworth Hopi overlay slim sterling silver geometric belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 mid 20th century.. Fits up to a .75" belt. 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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Morris Robinson Hopi modernist sterling silver art deco belt buckle w/turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 mid 20th century.. Fits up to a 1" belt. Please notice the catch on this is not going to fit in regular belt buckle holes, but it could be easily modified, or worth making a special belt for.Morris Robinson (1900–1987) was one of the most masterful goldsmiths and silversmiths of his time. A member of the Hopi people from Third Mesa and born into the Snake Clan, Robinson is celebrated for his iconic hallmark: the letter H accompanied by a snake motif, symbolizing both his heritage and clan.In the 1920s, Robinson’s bold Art Deco–inspired designs marked a groundbreaking shift in Native American jewelry at the turn of the century, setting him apart from his contemporaries. His innovative work established him as one of the most influential artists of his era, shaping the direction of modern Indigenous jewelry and inspiring renowned artists such as Charles Loloma and Kenneth Begay.

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Vintage Hopi Overlay Hopicrafts Snake sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1" belt.

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1950's Ted Wadsworth Hopi Mesa Dwellings sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, 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 mid 20th century.. Fits up to a 1" belt. 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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Roger Selina Hopi sterling silver bolo tie corn plant/kachina overlay.   Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 37" long with no issues. Weight shown is the entire bolo.Roger Selina, a distinguished jeweler of the Hopi Snow Clan, resides in the village of Shungopavi on Second Mesa, Hopi Pueblo, Arizona. With a career spanning decades, he has been actively creating jewelry since 1985.

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Raymond Sequaptewa Hopi sterling silver corn plant bolo tie overlay style.   Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 42" long with no issues. Weight shown is the entire bolo. Raymond Sequaptewa is an amazing artist that has created some of the most unusual pieces of jewelry in non-traditional designs. He began his career in the 1970's. He is also a healer and has a very strong beliefs in Hopi traditions.

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7.4" Victor Coochwytewa Hopi overlay large watch cuff bracelet sterling silver.4. Selling the watch cuff shown with weight and measurement in pictures. Fits a 7.4" wrist, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century with Kopavi shop (established 1976) hallmark.Master Hopi Silversmith, Waterhouse Clan – Shungopavi, Second MesaVictor 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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6.5" Ted Wadsworth Hopi overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, with weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century.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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6.9" Bobby Secakuku 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.

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collection vintage Hopi sterling silver mudhead Kachina pins/brooch lot. Selling the pins shown in good condition with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of 20th century. Some marked as shown

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6" Bobby Tewa Hopi inside turquoise/coral inlaid sterling silver cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Overall expected wear circa last quarter of the 20th century. Amazing bracelet with interior inlay and high grade spiderweb turquoise in center. Bobby Tewa, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo (San Juan)/ Hopi Pueblo, active ca 1974-?: Mosaic inlay, overlay jewelry. Bobby is the grandson of William Tewa; son of Augustina Trujillo Tewa and Larry Tewa; brother of Tommy Tewa, Freddie Tewa, Janet Yazzie, Darleen Maseyesva, Lisa Gilreath; husband of Ida Oyenque; father of Michelle Tewa, Tvette Tewa, Crystal Tewa, Ivory Tewa, and Aspen Tewa. Bobby learn jewelry making from the San Juan jewelry program and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. One of Bobby's bracelets is in the collection at Smithsonian National Museum of The American Indian, Washington, D.C

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6.5" Darren Seweyestewa Hopi overlay cuff bracelet wave/water sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Overall expected wear circa last quarter of the 20th century. No issues.

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38" Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi Overlay kachina forms sterling silver link concho belt. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. Fits up to a 38" waist but can be hooked anywhere, great condition, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century.Manuel Hoyungowa (1953-2011) 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.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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34.5" Vintage Hopi or Navajo sterling silver link concho belt in overlay style. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. Fits up to a 34.5" waist but can be hooked anywhere, great condition, circa third quarter of the 20th century.

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Sherian Honhongva Hopi sterling silver turquoise/coral/ironwood kachina pendant. Selling the pendant shown in good condition with measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century, 20" long necklace included.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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Richard Pawicki Hopi overlay pendant/pin sterling silver. Selling the pendant shown in good condition with measurements in pictures. Marked as shown, weight and measurements in pictures.

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6.5" Bobby Secakuku Hopi overlay Kachina/pueblos cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Overall expected wear circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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6.75" Lewis Lomay Hopi modernist sterling silver waver/water cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Overall expected wear circa third quarter of the 20th century.Hopi artist Lewis Lomay. (1913-1996). He began his career in jewelry in the 1930's and learned silversmithing at Santa Fe Indian School under renowned artist Ambrose Roanhorse. Lewis then went to work for jeweler Frank Patania in Santa Fe NM for 13 years. His designs were both traditional Hopi with a touch of European influence combining his time as an apprentice under both Ambrose and Frank.

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6.25" Nathan Fred Hopi overlay wave/water pattern sterling silver cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Overall expected wear circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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6.2" Eldon Kalemsa Sr Siwingyumptewa Hopi Overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Great condition with age appropriate wear, circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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Gary-Elsie Yoyokie Hopi/Zuni sterling silver Kachina/korn figures 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 1.5" belt.This wonderful buckle of sterling overlay was handcrafted by well-know Hopi artist Gary Yoyokie and Navajo artist Elsie Yoyokie. Their combined work is extremely precise and often very intricate. They present designs in the traditional Hopi patterns with a contemporary touch.

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Ramon Dalangyawma Hopi Overlay Kokopelli dancers 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 1.5" belt.Ramon DalangyawmaBorn 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. Shown in the picture above is Ramon and his grand daughter Tawavensie during Christmas, 2023. She has grown into a beautiful young lady, as you can see from the picture to the right taken at the Heard Museum show in 2018. Ramon is a very, very proud Grandpa (that is "Kwa" in Hopi)!We are pleased to know Ramon and share examples of his extraordinary talent with you.

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Virgil Thomas Hopi overlay turquoise sterling silver duck/corn 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 1.5" belt.

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7" Andrew Saufkie Hopi Overlay bears cuff bracelet sterling silver Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Great condition with age appropriate wear, circa third quarter of the 20th century.

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6.2" Ray & Dorothy Kyasyousie Hopi Overlay dancing kachinas cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Great condition with age appropriate wear, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Ray & Dorothy Kyasyousie Please meet the silversmithing team of Ray and Dorothy Kyasyousie shown here in 2012. In their own words...We are Raymond and Dorothy Kyasyousie and are from the village of Hotevilla. We both started Hopi Overlay jewelry at different times with slightly different styles.Raymond started in 1975 while employed at the Hopi Craft Gallery under the instruction of Glen Lucas and for the past 37 years has devolved a unique style featuring Ko-ya–la (Hopi clown), wild life and full figure katsina scenes as well as the traditional geometric design in silver and gold. I, Dorothy started in 1994 with contemporary abstract designs using a variety of stones such as turquoise, lapis, amethyst, garnet, coral, and quartz crystals. Since becoming comfortable with cutting silver, I have expanded into overlay jewelry incorporating both styles. Both Raymond and I have had a great demand in doing clan related symbols and have since been creating a somewhat different type of contemporary Hopi overlay design.

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6.75" Clement Honie Hopi Overlay cuff bracelet sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Great condition with age appropriate wear, circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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6.8" Marvin Marcus Coochwykvia sterling silver cuff bracelet in overlay style. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Great condition with age appropriate wear, circa last quarter of the 20th century.Marcus Coochwykvia has been working as a Silversmith since the 1970's. He learned his craft from Hopicrafts and was inspired by his brother-in-law, Glen Lucas. He lives in Mishongnovi and is a member of the Bear Clan. Although some of Marcus' pieces have a hallmark of a Bear Paw with Friendship Marks in the pad, more often, this man of few words will sign his pieces with his initials MC.

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Floyd Namingha Lomakuyvaya Hopi Bisbee Turquoise 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 1.5" belt.

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sz11 Snow Horse Hopi sterling silver cobblestone corn row turquoise ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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Steve Wikviya LaRance Hopi tufa cast sterling silver multi-stone inlay ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, circa last quarter of the 20th century unmarked. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.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.

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George Phillips Hopi overlay link concho belt sterling silver amazing detail. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. Fits up to a 35.5" waist but can be hooked shorter, great condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century.Meet Native American Artist George PhillipsGeorge Phillips is a Hopi Silversmith and a member of the Greasewood and Roadrunner clans. George grew up in Old Orabibi, a Navajo Village in northeastern Arizona, where he learned the art of working with silver from his brothers. George now has over 24 years of experience working with silver and is one of the first artists to use pottery designs in his jewelry. Every piece that George crafts is one of a kind, he says each item tells a story and no two items are the same. Native American Jewelry is honored to work with such a talented artist and is honored to showcase his exquisite work on our website. Please click here to view George's handcrafted Hopi pendants, rings and many other items.

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Hubert Howytewa Hopi Overlay Kokopelli belt buckle sterling silver. Fits up to a 1.5" belt. 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 third quarter of the 20th century..

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18k Gold Tufa Cast Steve Wikviya Larance Hopi turquoise/coral/lapis belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid 18k gold with no significant wear. Very fine piece mad by a top Hopi artist, his work is carried by the top galleries in the US. I've been testing gold most of my life and guarantee it to be at least 18k gold. No purity markings which is common with much Native American jewelry. Other gold pieces I have found by this artist also have no 18k, etc markings. 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.

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James Honyaktewa Hopi Overlay pendant necklace articulating nose sterling silver, weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. 20" long necklace with other measurements in pictures. No issues. Selling the necklace shown in the pics in "new old stock" condition.

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Hopi Overlay Man in the maze/bear sterling silver spinner pendant. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century.Unknown artist with no artists hallmark, attributed to Hopi tribe.

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Cheryl Wadsworth Hopi overlay spinner kokopelli/sunface pendant sterling silver. 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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6.6" Larry Pooyouma Hopi overlay wide deer sterling silver cuff bracelet. 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. 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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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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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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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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Large Vintage Hopi overlay pendant with necklace, sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. 26" long, no issues. Hopicrafts hallmark with illegible artists 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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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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Vintage G Navajo or Hopi sterling silver "Man in the Maze" bolo tie. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. 46" long. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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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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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 Hopi overlay/Navajo sterling silver, turquoise pendant collection/lot. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked.. No significant issues Selling the lot shown in the pics.

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