Large Hopi Sterling Silver Overlay Hair Piece - Ponytail holder with Turquoise Pin

late 20th century

3" x 4", Convex form is .875" deep.

6" sterling silver pin with turquoise

Has an unidentified makers mark.

With Kachina figures that are rendered in an "Anasazi" Pictograph style.

Hopi overlay is a distinctive silversmithing technique developed in the 1940s, featuring two sterling silver layers. The top layer has a hand-cut design, which is soldered onto a bottom layer that is textured and oxidized (blackened) for contrast. The style highlights intricate, traditional symbols with a high-polished top and dark, recessed background.