{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-pin-pendant","title":"Hopi Pueblo Overlay Pin Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e2\" D \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSterling Silver Overlay of 2 Geometric Birds Facing Each Other with Pin Closure and Loop for a Necklace with a Sun and Animal Foot Tracks Hallmark Stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHopi Pueblo jewelry, particularly pin pendants, is a cherished form of Native American artistry originating from the Hopi people, who have inhabited the arid mesas of northeastern Arizona for over a millennium. Known as the \"Peaceful Ones,\" the Hopi developed their distinctive silversmithing techniques in the 1940s, influenced by Spanish metalworking but evolving into a unique style called overlay. This involves soldering two sheets of sterling silver together: the top layer is cut with intricate designs (often inspired by nature, clans, or spiritual symbols like kachinas, clouds, feathers, or animals), then oxidized to create a blackened contrast against the polished silver backing. These pieces are lightweight, symbolic, and versatile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—many double as both pins (with a secure clasp on the back) and pendants (with a bail for a chain).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46064620339365,"sku":"5224-0977","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5224-0977_2.jpg?v=1762969623","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-pin-pendant","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}