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Hopi Jewelry, Kachinas and More
About Hopi Overlay Jewelry
Overlay jewelry is made by applying silver layers, one over another, to create detailed scenes, masks, or patterns. Hopi overlay takes the process further by delicately incising the lower layer of metal to enhance the design.
These beautiful Sterling Silver Overlay items were purchased on Second Mesa on the Hopi Reservation. Most of the designs represent water as the Hopi are dry farmers and rely on water from the heavens. Also, you will see feather designs. These are prayer feathers and are commonly left at shrines on the Hopi Reservation.
Raymond Kyasyousie Hopi Overlay Jewelry
(Village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa)
Sterling Silver marked RK
Sterling Roadrunner Bracelet
Hallmarked with RK, the initials of Hopi artist Raymond Kyasyousie. This is a nice sterling cuff bracelet weighing 24 grams on my scale.
It measures 6 inches around with a 1 and 1/4 inch opening for a total of 7 and 1/4 inches. Fits a small or medium wrist. The width is 1/2 inch.
This is traditional Hopi overlay. The bracelet depicts Road runner birds, plant and water symbols. Any shadows are due to the photograpy. It is a stunning polished silver bracelet with dark background for the overlay.
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Raymond Kyasyousie Hopi Overlay Rings
Hummingbird Ring Size 8.5
From the Hopi Mesas, comes this beautiful Mitchell Sockyma hummingbird ring. The ring is graduated in size for easy wearing. The front measures 1/2 inch wide and the back measures 1/8 inch wide.
The ring is crafted with symbols including water symbols and the hummingbird.
The ring is beautiful substantial sterling silver.
Etched RK by the artist.
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Wolf Ring Size 5.5
From the Hopi Mesas, comes this beautiful Mitchell Sockyma wolf ring. The ring is graduated in size for easy wearing. The front measures 1/2 inch wide and the back measures 1/8 inch wide.
The ring is crafted with symbols including pueblo symbol and the wolf. Because of the size and design placement this would be a great pinkie ring.
The ring is beautiful substantial sterling silver.
Etched RK by the artist.
Price: $85
Hopi Kachina (Katsina) Carving
This carving, by Hopi carver Jarvis Lomayestewa, was purchased from him on Second Mesa in Hopi. He is a traditional carver using cottonwood. Article on Hopi Kachina Carvings.
Turtle Kachina Carving
This is a carving of the Turtle Kachina. It measures 8 and 3/4 inch high. On the base it is marked by the artist: Jarvis Lomayestewa, Turtle, Bacavi, Hopi. It also has his clan symbol.
Price: $125.00
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About Hopi
Read about Tuhisma, the Hopi Arts and Crafts show in Kykotsmovi, Hopi. This usually takes place on Columbus Day weekend.
Also of interest is the Hopi Arts Trail.
Website: Hopi Cultural Center on 2nd Mesa, Hopi
Read about the Hopi Hotel in Tuba City.
Hopi Overlay Jewelry
by Mitchell Sockyma
(Village of Mishongnovi on Second Mesa)
Sterling Silver marked MS with a turtle for Mitchell Sockyma
Sterling Corn Ring
Size 8
From the Hopi Mesas, comes this beautiful Mitchell Sockyma corn ring. The ring is graduated in size for easy wearing. The front measures almost 3/4 inch wide and the back measures 1/4 inch wide.
The ring is crafted with many symbols related to agriculture, the corn stalk being the primary one. There are also water symbols. The Hopi are dry farmers.
The ring is beautiful substantial sterling silver. Any additional color is due to taking the photos on a copper table!
Stamped MS and the turtle hallmark.
Price: $125.00 SOLD!
Hopi Hand Painted
Beaded Corn Symbol Necklace
While her father, a master Kachina Carver worked, this young woman started her own business. She took wooden circles and painted them with traditional Hopi designs. This is a hand painted corn and rain symbol pendant 1.5 inches in diameter.
Then she found matching beads and beaded the necklace. This two strand necklace measures 24 inches long. It has a lobster claw clasp.
This is a beautiful piece of Hopi Folk Art all hand made and hand painted.
It is not signed. I purchased it directly from the artist at the Heard Museum Hopi Carvers show so I know it is authentic and one of a kind.
Price: $45.00
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