😢 SOLD – LOREN QUMAWUNU Hopi Sterling Silver Kokopelli Earrings

$85.00

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Description

  • Hopi artist, Loren Qumawunu created this beautiful pendant through the overlay technique.
  • Hopi overlay is constructed from two layers of sterling silver.  A design is cut out with a jeweler’s saw by hand.  This top design layer is then silver soldered to another sheet, the bottom layer, of silver. 
  • Texturing is added to the bottom layer in all the open areas of the design using a hammer and a small punch.   
  • The bottom layer is then oxidized to enhance the design.
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Condition
Vintage, as pictured
Length of Earrings
1″ long (1-3/4″ w/hook) x 3/8″ wide
Composition
Sterling Silver
Weight in grams
4.2
Artist’s Identity
Loren Qumawunu, Hopi Silversmith
Hallmarks
Qumawunu