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