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Specializing in Hopi Indian Jewelry, Hopi Jewelry, Hopi silver, Hopi silver jewelry, Hopi silver overlay jewelry including Hopi buckles and Hopi Bolo ties.
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Hopi Pendants and Chokers
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Visit the Unique Items page to see the Frog/Turtle necklace by Jerry Whagado featured in our ad in the next issue of First American Art Magazine.
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The Butterfly Maiden is honored on this magnificent tufa cast overlay pendant by Hopi Silversmith, Gerald Lomaventema. Pilot Mountain turquoise was used for the Maiden's face and body as well as the body of the
butterfly on the tableta. The piece measures 1 3/4 inches by 4 inches and carries Gerald's hallmark, the Bear Paw on the reverse side. Collaborating with Gerald on this piece was his
wife, Yvette Talaswaima, who created the 20 inch sterling silver chain. Yvette's hallmark is a lightning bolt for
a clasp. (See more of Yvette's work on the Hopi Chains page of this web site)
962-10080 $2,500.00
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Given the task of leading the Hopi people, Bear Clan came into being. Aside from bear being a symbol of
leadership, it is also prayed to for healing. The prayer shrine in the pad of this highly polished bear paw pendant speaks of this connection with this special animal. Beautifully crafted
by Hopi Silversmith, Weaver Selina, this piece measures 7/8 of an inch at the widest part of the "tear drop" by 1 1/2 inches from
the top of the bale to the bottom. It is suspended from a 20 inch sterling silver chain and carries Weaver's Rising Sun hallmark on the reverse
side.
962-10022 SOLD
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This Shalako appears in Rose Gold over Sterling Silver and was created by Hopi Silver/Goldsmith, Watson Honanie. The piece measures 1 1/4 by 1 5/8 from the top of the gold bale to the bottom. Watson's hallmark, the
Bear Paw with Friendship Marks in the pad is stamped on the reverse
side.
961-80060
$600.00
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This Hopi pendant features Tawa, the Father Sun shining down on a ripe stalk of corn, a major food source for
the Hopi people. This highly polished piece by Silversmith, Chris Mansfield, measures 1 by 1 5/8 inches and carries his
initials on the reverse side. Shown here, the piece is suspended from a 24 inch sterling silver, handmade chain by Silversmith, Loren
Kootswatewa.
961-60081
$150.00
Handmade
Chain
$100.00
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This highly polished feather pendant, suspended from a piece of Kingman Turquoise (12.5
carats) was artfully crafted by Hopi Silversmith Ramon Dalangyawma. Symbols include water waves,
clouds and rainfall. The overall piece measures 1 by 3 3/8 inches with a bale on the back of the stone large enough to easily accommodate a large or extra large link chain (or as
shown here on a sterling silver, handmade neck ring by Hopi Silversmith, Anderson Koinva.)
Ramon's hallmark, his last name is stamped on the
back.
961-90043
$475.00
Handmade
Neckring
$128.00
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This tear-drop shaped, highly polished pendant features a prayer shrine, wind, clouds and
rain. It is suspended from a 20 inch sterling silver chain and measures 3/4 of an inch at the widest part by 1 3/8 inches from the top of the bale to the bottom. Expertly
crafted by Hopi Silversmith, Weaver Selina, whose Rising Sun hallmark is stamped on the reverse
side.
962-10078
$195.00
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Tawa, Father Sun is featured on this tufa cast piece by Hopi Silversmith, Gerald
Lomaventema. All parts of the Sun are sacred to the Hopi, including the Forehead, which has inlaid stones of solid #8 Turquoise, Sugilite, Jet, Red Coral and Yellow Jade. The
piece is suspended from a 20 inch handmade sterling silver chain, made by Hopi Silversmith, Yvette Talaswaima. Gerald's hallmark, Bear Paw appears on the reverse side and Yvette's
Lightning Bolt clasp acts as her
hallmark.
962-10047
$900.00
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Soon all of the Summer-time beings will leave for warmer climates. Here is a piece that
evokes a good memory of the dragonflies seen around lakes, streams and watering holes during the warm Summer days. This highly polished dragonfly was created by Hopi Silversmith, Merle Namoki and carries a prayer feather design along with raindrops on it's wings. Prayers for moisture! This piece measures 1 3/8 by 1 3/4 inches and carries Merle's hallmark, the Sun's Forehead on the reverse side.
961-90005 $250.00
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A lovely, highly polished pendant featuring the Flute Priest, who urges all things to
grow by playing music. This piece measures 1 inch wide by 1 5/8 inches from the top of the loop to the bottom. Hopi Silversmith, Ramon Dalangyawma has textured and
blackened the outside edge, emulating a picture frame. Ramon's last name is his hallmark and is stamped on the reverse
side.
962-00014
$175.00
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Hopi Silversmith, Weaver Selina makes the best medicine bear pendants! This
highly polished piece measure 1 by 1 inch and is suspended from a 20 inch, sterling silver chain. The designs include a prayer feather, clouds and lightning...praying
for much needed rain. Weaver's hallmark, the Rising Sun is stamped on the reverse
side.
961-90013
$135.00
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This one piece Hopi choker by Silversmith, Merle Namoki, features Eagle, who soars closest to the Sun, carrying messages from the Hopi, to their Father for blessings and harmony. It measures 3 1/2 inches (eye ring to eye ring) and 2 inches wide from the top of the eagle's head to the bottom of the tail feathers, across a very large piece of Gold Canyon turquoise. It is suspended from six inches of handmade chain and carries Merle's hallmark on the reverse side.
961-50020 $1,200.00
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Tawa, Father Sun is featured on this highly polished pendant by Silversmith, Chris Mansfield. Tawa smiles down on all of the creatures of this earth, including this small road runner. The
members of the Road Runner clan were known for their swiftness and acted as the early carriers of news to all of the tribes of the Southwest. This piece measures 1 inch wide by 1 5/8
inches from the top of the Sun to the bottom of the road runner. The bale, along with Chris' initials are on the back side of the
piece.
961-60082
$150.00
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An Eagle in flight featuring a storm cloud with lightning across the chest and wings is the powerful and
prayerful subject of this highly polished pendant by Hopi Silversmith, Gerald Lomaventema. It measures 1 3/8
inches wing tip to wing tip by 1 1/8 inches from the top of the bale to the bottom and is suspended from a 20 inch sterling silver chain. Gerald's Bear Paw hallmark is stamped on the reverse
side.
962-10084
$250.00
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A piece of Kingman turquoise sits atop this highly polished (except for the texturing around the outside edge)
pendant featuring a migration design, expertly crafted by Hopi Silvermsith, Ramon Dalangyawma. It measures 1 1/4
bya 1 1/2 inches and carries Ramon's hallmark, his last name on the reverse
side.
962-00033
$285.00
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A lovely piece of Red Mountain Turquois is the centerpiece of this three piece choker by Silversmith, Merle Namoki. Surrounding the turquoise are designs of a Flute Priest, Prayer Shrine, Corn Stalk and
Lightning. The side pieces feature designs for clouds and water...this piece is all about praying for the moisture to bring the crops to life. The centerpiece measures 1 1/4 inches wide and tapers
down to 1/8 of an inche at the eye rings. Six inches of hand made chain is connected to each ring. Merle's hallmark, the Rising Sun is stamped on the reverse side. A very powerful, beautiful
and prayer-full
piece!
961-50021
$1,000.00
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Hopi Pins & Pin/Pendants Hopi jewelry, Hopi silver jewelry Hopi Indian jewelry, Hopi crafts
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A storm cloud appears on the back of this swimming frog pin/pendant nicely crafted by Trinidad Lucas. It carries a satin-finish and measures 1 1/2 by 1 5/8 inches. Trini's hallmark,
TLd inside of a bear, her clan symbol is stamped on the reverse side.
961-00022 $180.00
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