Size: 1/2" W x 5.75" LongMaterial: .925 Silver (Sterling) Artist: Kevin Takala Finish: Matte
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Women's 1/2" Corn Bracelet
This bracelet by Hopi artist Kevin Takala features 7 distinct design panels. The main panel features the corn stalk &,
rain clouds while the side panels feature kiva opening with moon & stars, prayer feathers, rain & lightening (2), water,
and a pueblo design. Kevin has expertly crafted this bracelet and it exhibits his painstaking
patience for intricate design.
Clouds-Water-Waves : Water is all
important to the Hopi as it enables the growth and sustenance of their corn
crop.
Symbol of good fortune & fertility.
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.
Kokopelli: This character is
known as the fertility god, humped back flute player, or shape changer and was
revered by
all Native American People who knew of him. His representation can be
found carved on the side of cliffs, inside caves,
mimicked by Kachina Dolls and
even in personal adornment. He is generally known to bring good luck and
fortune. Among
the Hopi people he carries unborn children on his back passing
them out to women. Kokopelli also takes part in marriage
rituals, crop rituals
and he also chases away winter and brings in spring. Kokopelli can also appear
with has consort, Kokopelmana.
Corn: Being historically the most important crop to the Hopis, the corn stalk represents life itself.
