Description
An exceptional example of Hopi pictorial metalwork, this substantial sterling silver cuff features an extraordinarily detailed Southwestern landscape rendered in solid 14k yellow gold overlay and applied elements—not gold wash or vermeil. The panoramic scene extends around the cuff, depicting towering mesas and desert formations, clouds, traditional dwellings, figures, livestock, trees, fences and layers of intricately worked terrain. Each gold element is individually detailed against a deeply textured and oxidized sterling silver background, creating remarkable dimension and allowing the landscape to read almost like a miniature relief sculpture. The sheer amount of solid 14k gold work, complexity of the composition and continuity of the scene make this an especially impressive piece of Hopi jewelry and wearable Native American art.
SB671
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