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Late 20th Century
.375" H x 3" L x 1.5" W
Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver with a Sunface Design
Excellent Condition
Joe Coochyumptewa is a Hopi artisan known for his traditional sterling silver overlay jewelry, a technique iconic to Hopi craftsmanship from the American Southwest. This style involves soldering a textured silver sheet over a solid silver base, then selectively oxidizing the background to create high-contrast designs often inspired by Hopi symbolism like kachinas, corn stalks, water waves, clouds, or clan motifs. His pieces are typically hallmarked with his name or initials for authenticity and are prized by collectors for their cultural significance and aging patina.
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
0.38 in3 in1.5 in
Category:
Buckle - Traditional
