Ralph Tawangyaouma Hopi c1940 deep stamped sterling silver pendant/pin-Earrings

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Ralph Tawangyaouma Hopi c1940 deep stamped sterling silver pin/brooch & Earrings. Selling the pin shown in good condition with weight and measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Selling the set shown, only the pin is marked as shown but I believe the whole set was made by Ralph Tawangyaouma.

Ralph Tawangyaouma (1906-1973)
Ralph Tawangyaouma, Hopi Pueblo, Corn Clan, active ca. 1906-late1960s: traditional hand-wrought cast, set stone, stampwork, and silver jewelry. Ralph is the husband of Caroline Tawangyawma and first cousin of Pierce Kewanwytewa. Ralph Tawangyawma is remembered as one of the finest traditional Hopi silversmiths. His work is highly valued by serious collectors. Ralph was also a Two-Horn Priest who was deeply involved in Hopi spiritual life. He witnessed the split at Oraibi in 1906 and was among the traditional who established Hotevilla Village. He was closely associated with Yukiuma and Dan Katchongva, two former leaders at Hotevilla.
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    Ralph Tawangyaouma Hopi c1940 deep stamped sterling silver pin/brooch & Earrings. Selling the pin shown in good condition with weight and measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Selling the set shown, only the pin is marked as shown but I believe the whole set was made by Ralph Tawangyaouma.

    Ralph Tawangyaouma (1906-1973)
    Ralph Tawangyaouma, Hopi Pueblo, Corn Clan, active ca. 1906-late1960s: traditional hand-wrought cast, set stone, stampwork, and silver jewelry. Ralph is the husband of Caroline Tawangyawma and first cousin of Pierce Kewanwytewa. Ralph Tawangyawma is remembered as one of the finest traditional Hopi silversmiths. His work is highly valued by serious collectors. Ralph was also a Two-Horn Priest who was deeply involved in Hopi spiritual life. He witnessed the split at Oraibi in 1906 and was among the traditional who established Hotevilla Village. He was closely associated with Yukiuma and Dan Katchongva, two former leaders at Hotevilla.

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