Bidspirit auction | MANUEL HOYUNGOWA HOPI SILVER CUFF

MANUEL HOYUNGOWA HOPI SILVER CUFF BRACELET - Vintage Heavy Silver Overlay Hopi Cuff Bracelet by Manuel Hoyungowa (1953-2011). With his heavy rain cloud hallmark. Although he did produce some jewelry with coral and turquoise, more in the style of Navajo work, Hoyungowa is a master silversmith which is evident in his traditional Hopi silver overlay technique jewelry. Hoyungowa actually learned silver overlay technique from Preston Monongye (his uncle and another famous Hopi artisan) and the Institute Of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Measures 2.5”x1”. Weight 2.2 oz. Condition: good