Collection of Abalone and Stone Jewelry with Hopi Sun God "Tawa" and More
Item Details
A selection of silver toned, shell, and stone pins, and one ring. The first brooch features a silver tone arched line with a rounded triangular piece of Abolone shell attaching at the edge; where there are three half-circular holes. The brooch closes with a classic needle closure. The next circular pendant features a relief pattern of decorative, collaged dots. The back of this brooch has a pin closure, as well as an eyelet for use as a pendant. The next pin depicts Tawa, the Sun Spirit and creator in Hopi Native American mythology, with his pleasant facial expression set in black stone, with turquoise adornments on the headband of his headdress, which encircles his round face in Eagle feathers. The ring is a wide, silver tone band with Abalone shell inlaid flush with the band.
Dimensions
Measured Largest Broach
Ring Measures .75 Diam .25 H
Item #
16CHI037-418
