Hopi Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings

SKU: ERDS100-03

$195.00

"Hopi silver overlay earrings featuring the Turtle and clouds/rain symbols handcrafted by Hopi silvermith Darren Seweyestewa. Earrings are 1.25"" long (hanging length 1.5"") by 1/2"" wide and weigh approximately 8.2 grams. Stamped sterling and marked with Darren's personal hallmark of DS.

Turtle: Symbolizes, water, strength, perseverance, good luck and long life.

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.