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LOVELY BERNARD DAWAHOYA HOPI NECKLACE
LOVELY BERNARD DAWAHOYA HOPI NECKLACE
 
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Artist: Bernard Dawahoya

Circa:1960's

Provenance: Private collection
Our Price: $3,600.00


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Product Code: BCDNK
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Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and appeared in many publications.

This lovely necklace has his beautiful Hopi overlay design of bear paws. The center piece has a beautiful blue contoured turquoise stone set in a filed bezel. Wonderful handmade beads add the final touch to the necklace.

The center piece measures 2" tall by 1 3/4" wide. The length is 24" long. Hallmarked with his snow cloud on every piece.