Bernard Dawahoya 1935-2011 - Vintage Hopi Indian Silver Earrings

Description: Item Description: This pair of sterling silver earrings has been beautifully handcrafted by master Hopi silversmith Bernard Dawahoya (1935-2011). They measure 7/8" tall. They are signed with Bernard's Snow Cloud hallmark and the Hopi Guild mark. They are in good vintage condition. Bernard, or Masaqueva (his Hopi name which means Wings of the Sun), was born in the Second Mesa village of Shungopavi, was a member of the Snow Clan, and a village leader. He was a man of many talents and was skilled in many of the traditional Hopi crafts but focused primarily on silversmithing since a teenager. Bernard had long been recognized as a master silversmith and his work is easily recognized by his unique, bold and crisp designs, the heavy weight silver he used, and the precise matting (texturing) he tooled into the negative areas of his pieces. He developed the design elements he used on his jewelry over the years; they are symbolic of Hopi beliefs, history, and culture. Bernard was a wonderful story teller and there was nothing more enjoyable and intriguing than listening to him explain the stories behind his designs. Many examples of his work can be viewed in museums from California to New York. We guarantee all of our Native American Indian items to be AUTHENTIC American Indian traditional arts. **To see more vintage Native American jewelry** - Click on the Indian Jewelry category in my eBay store. - Then click on the category: such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces, belts, rings by size etc. I am currently listing 100s of beautiful old pawn and vintage Native American jewelry on eBay.

Price: 225 USD

Location: Sedona, Arizona

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