HUGEBeautiful Hopi Sterling Silver Overlay Squash Blossom Necklace 173.4 Grams
This is an Amazing Heavy Weight Hopi Sterling Silver Overlay Squash Blossom Necklace. Measuring 26 5/8" Long, The Center Naja Disc is 2" In Diameter, the Other 8 Measure 1 1/2 in Diameter. It's Massive Weight is 173.4 Grams. It is Strung on a Heavy Weight Sterling Chain and Closes With a Traditional Native Hook and Eye. It Is Stamped Sterling on the Back of the Center Disk. The Center Overlay Disc is The Man in The Maze Symbol, Which Depicts: The "Man In The Maze" is a visual representation of the Tohono O'odham Indians belief in life, death and the life after death. The man at the top of the maze depicts birth. The Next 2 Overlay Discs Depicts: Ko-ko-pel-li n. {"kokopilau"} the humpbacked Flute Player, mythical Hopi symbol of fertility, replenishment, music, dance, and mischief. The Next Overlay Depicts An Eagle: The Hopi (whose Eagle Clan is called Kwaangyam or Qua-wungwa), The meaning of the Eagle symbol was to signify courage, wisdom and strength and its purpose was as the messenger to the Creator and as such was The Most revered amongst the Bird Symbols. The Next Overlay Disc Depicts: A Native Warrior with a Single Feather. The feather, for example, is a powerful symbol that signifies honor and a connection between the owner, the Creator, and the bird the feathers came from. It symbolizes trust, honor, strength, wisdom, power, and freedom.
The Last Set of Detailed Overlay Discs Depicts: A Bear Claw. The Brother Bear symbol was important as it represented a protector and symbolized courage, physical strength and leadership.
Bears are strong, agile, and quick. Because of the Indians' beliefs that the bear had spiritual power, wearing a bear necklace meant protection and good health to the Indian wearing it. Such A Substantial Piece of Gorgeous Fine HOPI Craftsmanship. The Other Hopi Piece In the Pictures is included in my Store. The item "HUGEBeautiful Hopi Sterling Silver Overlay Squash Blossom Necklace 173.4 Grams" is in sale since Thursday, August 29, 2019.This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "trujillmariejewelry" and is located in East Wenatchee, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Theme: Beauty
- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
- Antique: Yes
- Signed: Yes
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Ethnic Origin: Hopi
- Vintage: Yes
- Brand: Hopi
- Jewelry Type: Necklaces
- Type: Necklace
- Metal Purity: 925
- Style: Lariat
- Base Metal: Sterling Silver
- Featured Refinements: Squash Blossom Necklace
- Tribal Affiliation: Hopi
- Handmade: Yes