This
lovely pin is the work of well-known Hopi artist Ralph Tawangyaouma. Ralph
Tawangyaouma was actively making jewelry from 1906 into the late 1960’s. He was
known for his unique style in jewelry, not always traditional overlay Hopi
style. He was a very spiritual man and was a Two-Horned Priest in his Hotevilla
Village. He worked for a period of time in Phoenix Arizona as a silversmith for
Fred Wilson’s TP and Vaughn’s. His work is highly collectable and adored by
many!
This beautiful pin offers the best of Ralph's amazing abilities as an artist and also a vintage
piece of history. A beautiful, stamped bezel holds a colorful Petrified Wood stone. Then the stone is framed with a tiny twist wire and a gorgeous silver design. Just perfect for a purse or jacket. You can see a beautiful scene in this pin!
The pin measures 2 1/4" long by 1 3/8" wide at center. Hallmarked with Ralph’s etched rain
cloud and H.
