Native American Indian Jewelry - Hopi Silver Overlay Jewelry

Size: 2" x 3""    Material:  .925 Silver (Sterling)  Artist:  Darren Seweyestewa  Finish:  Matte

Retail: $420.00                       Our Price: $310.00

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	Hopi Silver Belt Buckle - Eagles & Prayer Feathers
	Item#: DSBB23-002 Suggested Retail $420.00 Your Price: $310.00 Quantity in Basket: None Quantity:

This exquisite matte finished Hopi Belt Buckle featuring two eagles and prayer feathers is by Hopi artist Darren Seweyestewa. Please note the very fine cutting that Darren has done to illustrate the eagle's feathers. This buckle is an exceptional example of Hopi precision, style and artistic expression. Darren's Hallmark has been stamped on the back of the buckle.

Kwahu - Eagle Katsina: The Eagle katsina appears in early March during the Kiva or Repeat dances. The dancing of this Kachina is meant to imitate the actions and motions of a live eagle and constitutes a prayer for an increase in the eagle population. Eagles occupy a unique position with the Hopi as they are treated as honored guests and even given presents just as the Hopi children are.

Prayer Feathers: Prayer feathers or "Pahos" are created out of cottonwood root or cedar and have specific feathers attached to catch the wind. They are generally created to communicate with the Creator of the Kachinas and are used to accomplish specific tasks of protection and blessings.