PHILLIP HONANIE HOPI OVERLAY BRACELET

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Artist: Phillip Honanie

Circa: 1970's

Provenance: Private Collection

Our Price: $900.00

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Product Code: HDPH

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This lovely bracelet was handcrafted by premier Hopi artist Phillip Honanie. He began his career in jewelry in the late 1960's. He is considered one of the finest Hopi silversmiths, with his work being highly collectable. A member of the bear clan, his hallmark is the Hopi sign for friendship, a pair of crescents. He resided in the second Mesa village of Shungopovi, but lost his battle with diabetes in 2017.

A pair of beautifully designed snakes are shown on this piece. It measures 1". Inside measures 5 3/8" with a 1 1/8" opening. The piece has his personal hallmark, as well as the Kopavi hallmark. Phillip work for Kopavi for a period of time during his career.