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Earrings - Dangles and Hoops v
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Presented here are two beautiful examples of the artistry of Silversmith, Roy Talahaftewa.
Both pairs of dangle earrings are highly polished and carry Roy's Waterbug hallmark on the reverse side.
960-80025 (left) Prayer Feather shape with rain and path of life designs, 7/16 by 1 1/2 inches $150.00
960-80024 (right) Prayer Feather and Rain designs, 3/8 by 1 1/2 inches
$150.00
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These round dangle earrings with water symbols and a cut-out, were nicely crafted by Gerald Lomaventema.
They are highly polished and measure 5/8 of an inch in diameter. Gerald's hallmark, a Bear Paw, appears on the reverse.
960-40070 $40.00
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A small pair of dangles with water designs were created by Edward Lomahongva. They measure 1 by 5/16 inches and carry a highly polished surface.
Edward's hallmark, the Road Runner, appears on the reverse. Nicely done!
960-40177 $48.00
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Presented here is the katsina of the One-horned Society, Kwanitaqa. Kwanitaqa guards the gate to the Hopi
underworld, where the departed spirits go and directs the souls on two paths, one for righteous people and one for evil people.
These highly polished dangle earrings measure 1 1/2 by 3/8 of an inch. Expertly done by Silversmith, Phillip Honanie, whose Friendship Marks hallmark appears on the reverse.
960-30055 $110.00
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We are fortunate to have received several pairs of elegant dangle earrings from Silversmith, Augustine Mowa, Jr. Augustine focuses on the designs that are important to
the Hopi people...water and the weather conditions that bring water. They carry Augustine's hallmark, the Sun, Moon and Star on the reverse side.
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This is a lovely pair of highly polished dangle earrings carrying designs for rain, corn, clouds and the top of a kiva ladder.
They are slightly convex, measure 1 3/16 by 11/16 inches and come to us from Silversmith Fernando Puhuhefvaya.
Fernando's hallmark, the Snow Cloud appears on the reverse side.
960-40141 $66.00
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Three small dangles were beautifully crafted by Silversmith, Leroy Honyaktewa, who learned his craft from Glenn Lucas. All three are highly polished and carry Leroy's
hallmark, the Eagle on the reverse side.
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These lovely satin-finished post earrings with a cut out area were designed by Hopi Silversmith, Trinidad Lucas. They feature cloud, rain and migration
designs and measure 1 inch in diameter. Trini's hallmark, her stylized initials TLd inside of a bear appears on the reverse side.
960-50036 $60.00
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Silversmith, Merle Namoki, made these rain drop-shaped posts with cloud and rain designs inside, measuring 3/4 by 3/8 of an inch. Merle's hallmark, the Sun's
Forehead appears on the reverse.
960-60111 $30.00
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Kokopelli, is the fertility expert in the Hopi culture. Silversmith, Mark Tawahongva has honored this being on these post earrings, measuring 1/2 by 1/2 inches.
Mark's initials MT appear on the reverse side.
969-60064 $40.00
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The four directions are nicely presented on these post earrings by Marcus Coochwikvia. These highly polished
pieces measure 1 inch in diameter and carry Marcus' initials on the reverse side. Special backings are provided.
969-70084 $85.00
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A Prayer Mound appears on these octagonal-shaped post earrings by Elmer Satala, Jr. Notice the prayer feathers have cloud and rain designs incorporated into
them. They measure 5/8 by 5/8 inches and are highly polished. Elmer's hallmark, a Bear Paw with an "S" in the pad, appears on the reverse side.
960-40165 $48.00
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Three lovely satin-finished post earrings by Silversmith, Chris Mansfield, with Chris' initials on the reverse side.
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Pictured here is another lovely pair of satin-finished post earrings by Trinidad Lucas, this time with the symbol for Mankind (the Hand) featured. In the
palm of the hand is the symbol for Migration, that is, movement from the center or the source. This is a popular symbol for people in the healing professions, as well as anyone who works with their
hands. They measure 1 inch in diameter. Trini's hallmark, her stylized initials TLd appears on the reverse side.
960-50037 $60.00
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The Planter/Seed Carrier, a deity that makes certain all members of the community have seeds to plant, is featured here on these satin-finished earrings by
Silversmith, Walter Polelonema. They measure 3/4 by 1/2 inches.
969-80080 $38.00
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Presented below are small post earrings, which we have attempted to picture as close to actual size as possible. Hopefully it is not too difficult to see how beautifully
detailed they are - they are small and exquisite!
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Road Runner (Hospoa) appears on these clip earrings by Ray Kyasyousie. They measure 7/8 of an inch in diameter and have more negative space showing, thus
the cutting and stamping are very clearly seen. Ray's hallmark, his initials RK appear on the reverse side.
969-80078 $58.00
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Also by Ray Kyasyousie are these satin finished hearts with children, friendship marks and clouds, appearing on these 7/8 by 3/4 inch clips. Beautifully
crafted!
969-80082 $55.00
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