Navajo Indian Jewelry Sterling Silver Kokopelli Overlay Ladies Watch by Navajo Artist Bear 0044-WT
Navajo Indian Jewelry Sterling Silver Kokopelli Overlay Ladies Watch by Navajo Artist Bear.
This Kokopelli is a neat design, one of the best I've seen. Navajo made with sawing, heat, and hammering. The image was hand cut from heavy gauge Sterling Silver and overlaid onto the bottom sheet. The lower layer is stamped by hand and oxidized to a steely gray. The traditional design stands out well against the brushed Santa Fe finish of the shining Sterling Silver. A complimentary watch face and an adjustable stretch band have been included for your convenience. These watch tips are 5/8" wide and 1-1/4" long. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Navajo artist Bear. Complimentary watch faces may vary.
The Kokopelli was so persuasive as a flute playing trickster of Southwest legend he supposedly could charm an eagle or the wind itself. He is one of the most intriguing and widespread images surviving from ancient Anasazi Indian mythology, and is a prominent figure in Hopi legends. The figure represents a mischievous trickster or the Minstrel, spirit of music. Kokopelli is considered a symbol of fertility who brought well-being to the people, assuring success in hunting, planting, growing crops, and human conception.
Overlay is created by "sweating" or soldering, two pieces of silver together. The top piece contains a design element which is meticulously cut out of silver. The bottom piece is oxidized and often textured to produce a contrasting background. Then carefully filed, buffed and polished to produce this fine finish.
We understand the true value and nature of hand-crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it’s important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
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