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PRESTON MONONGYE/LEE YAZZIE SUNFACE FIGURE*SOLD* RING
PRESTON MONONGYE/LEE YAZZIE SUNFACE FIGURE RING
 
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Artist: Preston Monongye

Circa: 1960's/70's

Provenance: Private collection
Our Price: $4,400.00

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This wonderful tuff cast ring was created by Mission/Hopi artist Preston Monongye. (1960-1987) active. It features an inlaid sunface that was done by renowned Navajo artist Lee Yazzie. Preston and Lee often collaborated on Preston's pieces. The silver is textured with a unique raised Sunface figure.

It measures 1 1/4" tall by 1 1/8" wide and is a size 7. Hallmarked.

Preston's heritage was influential in his creation of his art in both jewelry and paintings. His mother was a California Mission Indian, while his father was Hispanic. He was adopted by Nora and David Monongye, Hopi family from Hotevilla, Arizona at the age of 7. He was an apprentice to his uncle, Gene Pooyama from Hopi. His amazing career saw multiple Best in Show, Grand prize ribbons and 53 additional ribbons. His work has been exhibited in Brussels, Paris and many museums in addition to many art publications. Preston also lectured and taught silversmithing and served on the Ceremonial Board of Directors in Gallup, NM.



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