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Hopi bracelet by Phillip Honanie

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Silver overlay technique with geometric squares and lightening designs

5 5/16” long; 1” wide

excellent condition

1987

$395.

(J0714B)

Hopi overlay jewelry was developed after World War II. The Hopi silversmith cuts an intricate design out of one piece of silver and then solders it onto another piece of silver, oxidizing the cutout designs. If you look closely, you can see the darkened areas have a texture that the artist has worked into those areas.

Phillip Honanie was a very talented silversmith. He was very active from the late 1960s into the early 21st century. He unfortunately suffered from diabetes and died in 2017. His work is high regarded and very collectible.

Honanie’s hallmark is a pair of crescents, the Hopi sign for friendship.

This bracelet was purchased in 1987 and has been packed away since then. It has no wear and is in new condition.

More Information

Period:	1950-1999
Creation Date:	1987
Metals:	Silver
Styles / Movements:	Other, American Indian
Incollect Reference #:	562235

Message from Seller:

For over thirty years, Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC has been nationally recognized as a premier dealer in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer jewelry from Taxco, Mexico.