Vintage HOPI Harold Lomayaktewa Sterling Silver Overlay Brooch or Pin


Vintage HOPI Harold Lomayaktewa Sterling Silver Overlay Brooch or Pin

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Vintage HOPI Harold Lomayaktewa Sterling Silver Overlay Brooch or Pin:
$50.00


Vintage HOPI Harold Lomayaktewa Sterling Silver Overlay Brooch or Pin

Hopi overlay is constructed from two layers of sterlingsilver. A design is traced on a sheet ofsilver and is then painstakingly cut out with a jeweler\'s saw by hand. This top design layer is then silver solderedto another sheet, the bottom layer, of silver.Texturing is added to the bottom layer in all the open areas of thedesign using a hammer and a small punch.The piece is then trimmed to it\'s final shape and size. Next the assembled item is hammered into itsfinal form, contoured, and blackened to enhance the negative areas of thedesign. The top surface is then buffedto either a matte-like satin finish or to a mirror-like high polish.

This brooch/pin is made by Hopi artist Harold Lomayaktewa. Harold learned his skills at the Hopi Silvercraft Guild. Harold has been making jewelry since the 1980\'s. Harold uses the Star Priest hallmark (a star on top of a raincloud) which was also used by his uncle until his uncle\'s eyesight failed. The brooch/pin shows a wave (meaning water) and a bird track (meaning light hearted freedom).

The piece measures approximately 1 1/2\" long by about 1\" high.

Condition is very good. It was acid tested to be sterling silver.

The item photographed is the exact one you willreceive. Please consider that vintageand estate items may have some wear or slight imperfections. Note that this pin may have been loved andworn by others so it should be expected that this pin may not beflawless. I try my best to findcondition issues and point them out, but sometimes things get overlooked. Please feel free to ask questions prior toofferding or buying. I want you to buywith confidence and not regrets. Alsoplease do not confuse reflections in photos for damage.

Thank you so much for viewing this item. Please find more of my listings under Seller - r1965442.





Vintage HOPI Harold Lomayaktewa Sterling Silver Overlay Brooch or Pin:
$50.00

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