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Inspired by the Hopi creation story and brought to life in wearable form by master Hopi silversmith, Phillip Honanie. In 1976, Hopi artist Phillip Honanie (1950–2017) created a landmark series of jewelry inspired by his own 1975 painting The Beginning. That painting (seen right), a...

Many artists use a variety of œPetroglyph Symbols as design themes in their jewelry. Artists such as Myron Panteah, Kee Yazzie, Arland Ben, Lawrence Namoki, and many others have gained widespread popularity creating art with petroglyph symbol designs. These symbols have their origin in actual...

Within the rich tapestry of Southwestern Native American culture is a timeless adornment: the concho belt. Symbolizing heritage, craftsmanship, and tradition, these belts actually trace their origins back to the intricate hair ornaments of the Southern Plains Indians, known as hair plates. Initially simple and...

Central to Hopi religion, Kachinas are supernatural beings believed to live on the San Francisco Peaks (Nuva'tukya'ovi)near Flagstaff, Arizona. Hopi menembody theKachina spirits during ceremonies that take place between Winter Solstice and mid-July. The Hopis believe these spirits enable them to live in harmony with...