Description
- Manuel Hoyungowa 1953–2011 Hopi Silversmith lizard figure pendant
- 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.
- Manuel Hoyungowa is from the village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa and has been an active silversmith at Hopi Pueblo since the 1970s. His hallmark is a strong raincloud.
- Classic Hopi Symbolism in sterling overlay design.
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Pendant Size
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2-1/2″ long (2-3/4″ with bale), 1-1/8″ across
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Composition
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Sterling Silver
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Chain Size
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N/A
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Weight in grams
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9 |
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Artist’s Identity
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Manuel Hoyungowa, Hopi Silversmith
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Hallmarks
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Rain Clouds, Sterling, ©
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