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Visit our Unique Items  page to see two expertly crafted, magnificent Hopi concho belts by Hopi Silversmiths Steven Sockyma and the late Sidney Sekakuku, Jr.

96220010 Hopi Buckle

Rain clouds are building up, as an antelope runs through the yuccas in the desert scene on this highly polished buckle by Hopi Silversmith, Merle Namoki.  The piece measures 2 by 3 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 5/8 inch belt.  Merle's hallmark and clan symbol, the Sun's Forehead is stamped on the reverse side.
962-20011                                                 $500.00

This highly polished oval-shaped buckle was created by Hopi Silversmith, Weaver Selina.  It features storm clouds, friendship marks, and corn designs.  This piece measures 2 1/8 by 2 3/4 and will accommodate up to a 1 1/2 inch belt.  Weaver's Rising Sun hallmark is stamped on the reverse side.
962-10034                                                $600.00

96210034a Hopi Buckle
96130272 Hopi Buckle

Silversmith Trinidad Lucas has provided us with this satin-finished buckle featuring Tawa-ee-dana, Father Sun surrounded by water waves and corn with prayer feathers on the top of each ear.  It measures 2 by 3 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 1/4 inch belt.  Trini's hallmark, TLd inside of a Bear, her clan symbol is stamped on the reverse side.
961-30272                                                                    $450.00

A wild turkey is flying through a very powerful storm on this higly polished buckle by Hopi Silversmith, Merle Namoki.  It measures 2 by 3 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 5/8 inch belt.  Merle's hallmark and clan symbol, the Sun's Forehead (also known as the Rising Sun) is stamped on the reverse side.
962-20010                                                                     $500.00

96220011 Hopi Buckle
96220009 Hopi Buckle

This highly polished buckle features the Sun's Forehead (also known as the Rising Sun), which is Merle Namoki's clan and his hallmark, which is stamped on the reverse side..  Merle has included all the symbols of the heavens on this buckle, which measures 2 by 3 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 5/8 inch belt.
962-20009                                                              $500.00

The Road Runner Clan is honored on this satin-finished buckle by Hopi Silversmith, Weaver Selina.   Early members of this clan were the carriers of news to the Pueblo people throughout the Southwest.  This piece measures 2 by 3 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 1/2 inch belt.  Weaver's Rising Sun hallmark appears on the reverse side.  A bold and striking design!
962-10001                                                                       $600.00

96210001 Hopi Buckle
96100038 Hopi Buckle
96180014 Hopi Buckle

A dress belt-sized, highly polished buckle featuring a corn plant with rain symbols on either side.  Beautifully crafted by Hopi Silversmith, Anderson Koinva.  It measures 1 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 inch belt.  Anderson's hallmark the Rising Sun with Snake is stamped on the reverse side.
961-80014                                                                   $300.00

This satin finished buckle with etching on the rays of Tawa Sun Face, comes to us from Trinidad Lucas.  Next to Tawa is a lovely prayer shrine very similar to those often seen at Hopi.  It measures 1 1/2 by 2 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 inch belt.  Trini's hallmark TLd inside of a bear, appears on the reverse side.
961-00038                                              $250.00

Kwahu, the Eagle Katsina is featured on this beautiful buckle.   Usually appearing in night ceremonies in March, this figure will move and cry in a most realistic manner.  At the end of the dance, the people give him corn meal and pray to him that more eaglets will be born, so their feathers may be gathered and used in the making of prayer feathers for everyone, thus carrying the prayers for health and prosperity.  This piece measures 2 by 3 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 1/2 inch belt.  Beautifully crafted by Hopi Silversmith, Eddison Wadsworth Soohafyah.   His hallmark, the Lakon Rain Mark is etched on the reverse side.
961-30322                                                                   $500.00

96130322 Hopi Buckle1
96210003 Hopi Buckle

Aside from Badger being very aggressive, it is also one of the great healers for the Hopi, bringing its roots and medicines from below ground.  It is not surprising that Badger is the symbol used by Hopi EMTs.  Honored here on this satin-finished buckle, by Hopi Silversmith, Weaver Selina, it measures 2 by 3 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 1/2 inch belt.  Weaver's Rising Sun hallmark is stamped on the reverse side.
962-10003                                                          $600.00

Palakwayo, the Red-tailed Hawk katsina is one of the chief katsinas of Second Mesa, especially during initiation ceremonies.  Palakwayo is featured here in a village scene on this highly polished buckle by Hopi Silversmith, Eddison Wadsworth Soohafyah.  Eddison adds etching to specific areas to give depth to the "picture".   His hallmark, Lakon Rain Mark appears on the reverse side.  It measures 2 by 3 inches and will accommodate up to a 1 1/2 inch belt.
961-30323                                                      $500.00

96130323 Hopi Buckle1
96140158 Hopi Buckle

A bear paw with a bear inside the pad is the main feature of this highly polished buckle by Silversmith, Trinidad Lucas.  Bear is a great healer at Hopi and the Bear Clan (Trini Lucas' clan) are the leaders.  A cloud with a bolt of lightning is also part of the design.  It measures  2 inches tapering down to 1 5/8 inches top to bottom by 3 inches wide and will accommodate up to a 1 1/2 inch belt.  Trini's TLd hallmark inside of a Bear is stamped on the reverse side.
961-40158                                                  $500.00

Hopi Bolos

96150096 Hopi Bolo

This satin finished bolo, measures 1 1/2 by 2 inches, is attached to a 42 inch (handmade tip to handmade tip), 8 ply black cord.  It features a feather with cloud and rain symbols incorporated into the overall design. Exquisitely crafted by Hopi Silversmith, Weaver Selina, whose Rising Sun hallmark is stamped on the reverse side.
961-50096                  $525.00

This highly polished piece features designs for cloud migration, rain and prayer feathers.  The main piece measures 1 5/8 by 2 1/8 inches and is attached to a 41 inch (handmade tip to handmade tip), 10 ply black leather cord. Beautifully crafted by Hopi Silversmith, Weaver Selina.
961-70051                                      $600.00

96170051 Hopi Bolo

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